Consider the following: There are a number of myths that exist related to COVID-19. Imagine that one of your friends tells you that the coronavirus is no worse than the common flu, which is probably one of the most common myths.
Using the skills learned from the learning materials this week, conduct some basic internet research on this myth. Just entering this as a search term should yield a number of hits. Please complete, in no more than 1.5 pages, a response that addresses the following:
Where did this myth likely originate?
Identify and briefly summarize a minimum of two valid and reliable sources that demonstrate that this is clearly a myth.
Describe briefly how the principles of science in general and the science of psychology, in particular, can be used dispel such myths.
End your page by describing one way that you can ensure that you are using critical thinking skills when talking about any topic, particularly one that is controversial.
READING AND MEDIA:
Evaluating Internet Resources: https://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content
Three Types of Binary Thinking: https://www.clearerthinking.org/single-post/2020/06/23/Learn-the-three-types-of-binary-thinking
Readings (Recommended): None.
What is Science?
What is Science? NRDC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-8gEUAyjkc
Popper and the distinction between Science and Pseudoscience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X8Xfl0JdTQ
3 kinds of biases that shape your world view | J. Marshall Shepherd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcNvkhS4UYg
What is the Science of Psychology?
Introduction to Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo4pMVb0R6M&list=PLNo419yvwUDDuGEekLWgdlJPUA3WOVeig
Psychological Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFV71QPvX2I&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOPRKzVLY0jJY-uHOH9KVU6&t=0s
Eight Types of Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtWtZgdVyRU
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