Discipline seminar - Psychology (II year) 1600-SZD-SEMII-PS
The aim of the seminar is to 1) present an Individual Research Plan by each participant, taking into account the changes that have occurred in relation to the project concept, justify these changes and provide an in-depth discussion of the current IPB; 2) prepare a written paper on the analysis of the risks of committing a confirmation error in the prepared dissertation.
In particular, the presentation: 1) includes an analysis of the nature of the phenomena being studied (conscious, unconscious; automatic - reflective) 2) justification of the methods used to measure the research procedure (on- vs. off-line) 3) assess their adequacy 4) present the results of the conducted research 5) indicate their limitations 6) interpret
The written paper includes a short context of the doctoral project and an indication of the stages of its implementation (selection of theoretical content, research results, procedure, type of analyses, selection of methods or interpretation of results) at which such confirmation risks are present.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_1 – world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms
WG_2 - main development trends of the scientific or artistic disciplines which are the object of studies
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_1 - use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge
UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the international research community
UK_3 - initiate a debate
UK_4 - participate in the scientific discourse
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_2 - critically evaluate own contribution to the development of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
KO_1 - fulfil social obligations of researchers and creators
KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership of research results, taking into account the principles of intellectual property protection
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the
permitted number of explained absences;
Criteria for passing: one absence allowed, preparation and presentation of a presentation, active participation in the discussion of participants, submission of a written paper
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session);
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes; 1st year: - Activity during class. - Presentation of the work concept (according to the indicated assumptions) is also possible. II year - Activity during classes. Obligatory presentation discussing the progress of the scientific work (according to the indicated assumptions). III and IV year - Activity during classes. - Obligatory presentation of a minimum of one presentation discussing the progress of scientific work (according to the indicated assumptions).
Evaluation criteria
evaluation and written commentary - feedback on written work
Evaluation and oral commentary on the substantive content of the IPB and the way of preparing the presentation
Conditions for passing the course: attendance at classes, presentation, submission of a written assignment, activity during classes
Bibliography
Greenwald, A. G. (2012). There is nothing so theoretical as a good method. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7(2), 99-108.
Greenwald, A. G., Pratkanis, A. R., Leippe, M. R., Baumgardner, M. H. (1986). Under what conditions does theory obstruct research progress?. Psychological Review, 93(2), 216-229.
Greve, W., Bröder, A., Erdfelder, E. (2013). Result-blind peer reviews and editorial decisions: a missing pillar of scientific culture. European Psychologist, 18(4), 286–294.
Grunt-Mejer, K. (2017). Światopogląd a błąd konfirmacji – problem nauk społecznych. Filozofia Nauki 1230-6894 nr 2(98), s. 103-11.
Schumm, W. (2016). A Review and Critique of Research on Same-Sex Parenting and Adoption. Psychological Report 0(0) 1–120 DOI: 10.1177/0033294116665594
Nikolopoulou, K. (2022). What Is Confirmation Bias? Definition & Examples. Scribbr. Retrieved January 26, 2023, from https://www.scribbr.com/research-bias/confirmation-bias/
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