Human behavior and mental processes

It is important that we begin to develop skills required to critically evaluate these claims. These critical thinking skills will help us understand what we are being asked to believe evaluate the evidence supporting claims and assist us in deciding whether we want to base our own judgements on these claims. Below you will find two claims related to Module 2. Select one and proceed with completing the evidence worksheet. Claim 1: Most people use 10% of their brain power. -OR- Claim 2: Brain training will make you smarter. Something that I or someone else heard (hearsay) My own or another person’s story (anecdote blog/web posts) Case study Survey Correlational study Quasi-experimental study Longitudinal study Controlled Experimental study Review or summary of many studies Other (specify): Requirements: just answer | .doc file Collect and read at least two sources of evidence related to your claim (in any direction). WHERE did you find evidence? Provide the website/author’s name and links. Please note you are not limited to these materials; you may also include other evidence and provide those references (article/author name link) here. WHAT did the evidence say? What TYPE of evidence was it? Place an “X” before the types of evidence you considered. RATE the strength of the evidence on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the strongest) and EXPLAIN why you gave that rating. Collect and read at least two sources of evidence related to your claim (in any direction). WHERE did you find evidence? Provide the website/author’s name and links. Please note you are not limited to these materials; you may also include other evidence and provide those references (article/author name link) here. WHAT did the evidence say? What TYPE of evidence was it? Place an “X” before the types of evidence you considered. RATE the strength of the evidence on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the strongest) and EXPLAIN why you gave that rating. ‘