Introduction to Logical Thinking (101189) WSU Study Notes

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Hi, These are my study notes for Introduction to Logical Thinking (101189) from the lectures and tutorials and book (Critical thinking: A student’s Introduction, 2011). My notes are detailed but concise. I have formatted my notes so that they are easy to read and follow, by using large font size and relevant diagrams. I am a HD student studying Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). The modules covered are: Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Non-rational forms of persuasion and barriers to logical thinking Reading Module 3: Clarifying the ground rules Module 4: The double-edged sword of language: friend & enemy Module 5: Arguments - identifying, analysing & casting (diagramming) Reading Module 6: Deduction & induction Module 7: Evaluation arguments part 1 Module 8: Evaluating arguments part 2 Module 9: The “Ism’s” in psychology & why they matter Module 10: Conceptual issues & worldview in psychology Module 11: Evaluating psychological research - Theoretical, methodological and statistical issues Module 12: How do psychology, philosophy and science fit together? Module 13: Evaluation and revision