| Obtain
and read the following two readings... from
Free Reprints |
| 1. Pope, K.S. "Pseudoscience,
cross-examination, and scientific evidence in the recovered memory
controversy." (#17) |
| 2. Pope, K.S. "Science as careful
questioning: Are claims of a false memory syndrome epidemic based on
empirical evidence?" (#2) |
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| Note The Critical
Questioning Categories |
| 1. Research--design, validity,
existence of empirical data, general acceptance, how compelling?
peer review, reliable instruments... |
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| 2. Clarity in Language and Logic--vagueness,
equivocation, clear definitions |
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| 3. Confirmation Bias--are all
positions treated fairly? |
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| 4. The Chain of Reasoning--does the
argument cohere and are weak links noted? |
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| 5. Ad Hominem Fallacies--is the
person attacked rather than the facts, and arguments, and theories? |
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| 6. Use of Sources--is there a
reliance on secondary sources, and partial sources? |
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