I received several replies to my post yesterday, both on- and off-list, that
contained references. I thought that some of you might be interested in
getting the complete list.
Thanks to all who responded; and especially to those who provided the
following references (Paul Smith, Ken Steele, and Steve Prentice-Dunn....I
hope that I didn't forget anyone).
Jeff
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McKeachie, W. J. (1960). Changes in scores on the Northwestern Misconceptions
Test in six elementary psychology courses. Journal of Educational Psychology,
51, 240-244.
Ellis, N.R., & Rickard, H.C. (1977). Evaluating the teaching introductory
psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 4, 128-132.
Vaughan, E. D. (1977). Misconceptions about psychology among introductory
psychology students. Teaching of Psychology, 4, 138-141.
Gutman, A. (1979). Misconceptions of psychology and performance in the
introductory course. Teaching of Psychology, 6, 159-161.
Gardner, R. M., & Dalsing, S. (1986). Misconceptions about psychology among
college students. Teaching of Psychology, 13, 32-34.
Griggs, R.A. & Ransdell, S. E. (1987). Misconceptions tests or misconceived
tests? Teaching of Psychology, 14, 210-214.
Rickard, H.C., Rogers, R.W., Ellis, N. R., & Beidleman, W. (1988). Some
retention, but not enough. Teaching of Psychology, 15, 151-152.
Messer, W. S. & Griggs, R. A. (1989). Student belief and involvement in the
paranormal and performance in introductory psychology. Teaching of Psychology,
16, 187-191.
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