PSY 2120: Should You Trust an “Authority” on Research?

This video examines if and when we should trust someone who claims to be an authority (or expert) on a subject. I explain that we need to treat experts just like we treat everyone else...with respect, but we also with a healthy dose of skepticism.
0:00 Introduction
1:09 Should authorities be trusted?
2:22 The importance of background/credentials
2:44 Sources of information are key
3:53 We need to remain skeptical
4:57 Chart of sources of information
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