PSYC G130 - Critical Thinking in Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Jodie Butler, Lesley Gouger
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    This course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills through written argumentation, and analysis of complex issues in the field of psychology. Students will learn about the common fallacies of reasoning, analyzing arguments, questioning opinion versus facts, effective problem solving, and the common errors of human cognition which impede critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on using critical thinking skills to examine contemporary issues involving human behavior, and writing effective logical arguments. C-ID: ENGL 105.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 12:50pm–2:15pm