PSY 1200 Evidence-Based Living

In order to make informed decisions, one must be able to think critically to evaluate evidence and arguments. This course promotes personal well-being by introducing students to logical thinking and reasoning, as well as how to evaluate the quality of data and evidence. Students will learn and practice initiating and maintaining constructive discussions with others. Different types of evidence (anecdotal, observational, experimental) and their relative merits will be discussed. The overarching goal of the course is to enable students to think critically about their life decisions in a variety of domains (financial, health, personal) and come away with practical resources for use in their own lives. These skills will be extended to foster a deeper understanding of diverse viewpoints in the world. The interdisciplinary nature of this course provides a practical foundation for a variety of disciplines, as well as real world applicability.

This course fulfills UCC area 1:Personal Well-Being
Credits: 3.00