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Module 2: Biological Pillar – Neuroscience, Sensation, Consciousness

Assignment: Evaluating the Evidence Worksheet 1 (10 points)

We are consistently presented with claims about human behavior and mental processes on a near daily basis. It is important that we begin to develop skills required to critically evaluate these claims. These critical thinking skills will help us understand what we are being asked to believe, evaluate the evidence supporting claims, and assist us in deciding whether we want to base our own judgements on these claims. Below you will find two claims related to Module 2. Select one and proceed with completing the evidence worksheet.

Claim 1: Most people use 10% of their brain power.

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Claim 2: Brain training will make you smarter.

1. Collect and read at least two sources of evidence related to your claim (in any direction). WHERE did you find evidence? Provide the website/author’s name and links for the material you considered from Evidence Worksheet 1: Reference Examples for Claims 1 & 2 Please note, you are not limited to these materials; you may also include other evidence, and provide those references (article/author name, link) here.

1. WHAT did the evidence say?

1. What TYPE of evidence was it? Place an “X” before the types of evidence you considered.

Something that I or someone else heard (hearsay)

My own or another person’s story (anecdote, blog/web posts)

Case study

Survey

Correlational study

Quasi-experimental study

Longitudinal study

Controlled Experimental study

Review or summary of many studies

Other (specify):

1. RATE the strength of the evidence on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the strongest), and EXPLAIN why you gave that rating.

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