APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Implementing the APA "Big Problems" Activity in Introductory Psychology
- Laura Freberg
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Karen Freberg
University of Louisville
Abstract
The APA’s 2014 report “Strengthening the Common Core of the Introductory Psychology Course” recommended using a “Big Problems” assignment to demonstrate the relevancy of psychological science to everyday problems and to emphasize the need to integrate multiple perspectives of psychology. Methods for implementing and assessing this activity will be presented.
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