Discussion: My Students Believe What! Psychological Myths and Sound
Science in the Undergraduate Classroom (3287)
Saturday, August 16
2:00–2:50 p.m., Room 204B

The presenters will offer 10 misconceptions commonly held by the general population, beginning psychology students and some faculty. They will also provide data on the proportion of students who might believe these myths and discuss the science underlying the “true” version in each case. They will make suggestions about how their teaching approaches can increase the likelihood students will gain understanding of the research foundations underlying each area of misconception.

Chair:
Mary E. Kite, PhD, Ball State University

Participants:
Kenneth D. Keith, PhD, University of San Diego
Bernard C. Beins, PhD, Ithaca College

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