Discussion Post: Gun Violence
Consider one of the following current social issues - or one of your choice: Gun violence
1) State your position on one of these issues - are you for, against, or neutral? Explain why. Avoid vagueness or ambiguity in your response. Make your position very clear.
2) Examine how you have formed that opinion.
a) How well do you think you know the facts?
b) Do you know and understand statistical information that applies to the issue?
c) Do you think you have formed your opinion using only System-1 thinking, or have you applied System-2?
d) What part have heuristics, cognitive bias, and dominance structuring played in how you have formed your opinions?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.