Discussion Post A: Identifying Truth or Fiction
The video clip, "The Baloney Detection Kit," this week discusses the ways an effective critical thinker assesses claims made by others.
• Examine some key reasons why people might seem attracted to pseudoscience-type claims.
• Describe at least two such claims that you have heard people make and analyze the main reasons why such claims do or do not meet rigorous scientific methodology standards.
• Determine at least two ways in which the material discussed has changed your own thinking.
Discussion Post B: Problem Solving Interview Question
Imagine you are interviewing for a job you really want.
• The interviewer asks you the following question: "Explain a specific example in which you used critical thinking/problem solving strategies to solve a problem in the real world."
• What is your answer to the question?
• If you are a job coach, what suggestions would you make to maximize your classmate's answer to the interview question?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.