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Peer reviewedMesser, Wayne S.; Griggs, Richard A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Assesses student belief and involvement in 10 paranormal phenomena. Findings show 99 percent of the sample expressed belief in at least one. Students expressing these beliefs achieved significantly lower course grades. Discusses instructor's role in combating unfounded beliefs and fostering critical thinking. (NL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Attitudes, Behavioral Science Research
Peer reviewedO'Connell, Agnes N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Reports two studies carried out in the 1970s and 1980s that examined whether intellectual mastery of the content in a psychology of women course facilitated personal change. Compared students' pretest-posttest scores on gender self-concept, attitudes, and assertiveness. Data indicate positive results, and scores did not change between groups. (NL)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Attitude Change, Attitudes, Behavioral Science Research
