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Allchin, Douglas – Science Education, 2023
Scientific misinformation and disinformation, proliferating via the internet and social media, are now significant problems. Proposed solutions vary substantially. Here, I describe a set of prospective benchmarks--10 competencies--that seem essential for reorienting science education to address the challenge. They include, first, elements of…
Descriptors: Science Education, Scientific and Technical Information, Science and Society, Misinformation
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Mann, Samantha; Deeb, Haneen; Vrij, Aldert; Hope, Lorraine; Pontigia, Lavinia – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2020
Behaviour detection officers' task is to spot potential criminals in public spaces, but scientific research concerning what to look for is scarce. In two experiments, 52 (Experiment 1A) and 60 (Experiment 2A) participants carried out a mission involving a ferry crossing. Half were asked to smuggle an object; the other half were non-smugglers. In…
Descriptors: Identification, Criminals, Law Enforcement, Crime