Compare and Critique Locate one source of popular psychology (i.e., pop psychology) and one source of empirical research. Sources of pop psychology include television shows (e.g., Dr. Phil video clip on YouTube) or internet sources (e.g., blogs or news snippets). Empirical research should come from a literature search in PsycINFO. After locating these two sources, critique the merit of the information using critical thinking concepts and standards.Use basic APA style guidelines (1” margin, 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced) and critiques should total 2-3 pages. Critiques should address the following questions 1. What is the question or issue addressed? 2. Who is asking this question? 3. What data and facts are used to support the assertion? Where do these data and facts come from? 4. Be sure to provide a link or a source the non-empirical reference as well! 5. What inference is reached based on these data? Do these data, in fact, support the claim being made? 6. Are there other points of view or ways of explaining the results or assertion made? 7. Is this a reliable source of information based on your analysis?

Compare and Critique Locate one source of popular psychology (i.e., pop psychology) and one source of empirical research. Sources of pop psychology include television shows (e.g., Dr. Phil video clip on YouTube) or internet sources (e.g., blogs or news snippets). Empirical research should come from a literature search in PsycINFO. After locating these two sources, critique the merit of the information using critical thinking concepts and standards.Use basic APA style guidelines (1” margin, 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced) and critiques should total 2-3 pages. Critiques should address the following questions 1. What is the question or issue addressed? 2. Who is asking this question? 3. What data and facts are used to support the assertion? Where do these data and facts come from? 4. Be sure to provide a link or a source the non-empirical reference as well! 5. What inference is reached based on these data? Do these data, in fact, support the claim being made? 6. Are there other points of view or ways of explaining the results or assertion made? 7. Is this a reliable source of information based on your analysis?