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Christopher Dwyer Ph.D.

About

Christopher Dwyer, Ph.D., is a lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone, Ireland. Chris has published in the following broad areas: Critical Thinking, Instructional Design, Argument Mapping, Metacognition, e-Learning, Memory, Interactive Management, Chronic Pain, Healthcare Judgment & Decision-Making. He is the author of Critical Thinking: Conceptual Perspectives and Practical Guidelines, published by Cambridge University Press. Follow him on Twitter: @CogitoErgoDwyer

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Recent Posts
The Psychology of Ghost Stories
Ghost stories have been around for thousands of years and continue to evolve; they’re fun, fulfill innate psychological pleasure, and provide valuable life lessons.
Social Barriers to Critical Thinking

We must be cautious of people who let their ideology and self-interest frame their thinking and use social constructs to discourage actual critical thinking.

We must be cautious of people who let their ideology and self-interest frame their thinking and use social constructs to discourage actual critical thinking.

Why Others’ Success Sometimes Irritates Us

Though we’re all likely to exhibit "gluckschmerz" from time to time, it’s not often in our best interest to publicly display it, despite it being a pretty natural reaction.

Though we’re all likely to exhibit "gluckschmerz" from time to time, it’s not often in our best interest to publicly display it, despite it being a pretty natural reaction.

Critically Thinking About “Citing Up”

"Citing up" likely stems from implicit bias toward what researchers are familiar with as established and credible, and new research may be more forgettable unless impactful.

"Citing up" likely stems from implicit bias toward what researchers are familiar with as established and credible, and new research may be more forgettable unless impactful.

Is Procrastination a Coping Mechanism or Symptom?

Just because procrastination can be a coping strategy doesn’t make it a good excuse or mean that it’s an adaptive coping mechanism. Developing better strategies is vital.

Just because procrastination can be a coping strategy doesn’t make it a good excuse or mean that it’s an adaptive coping mechanism. Developing better strategies is vital.

Thinking About Kahneman’s Contribution to Critical Thinking

The field of critical thinking research owes Kahneman a debt of gratitude for his contributions in helping shine a light on the importance of ‘thinking slow.’

The field of critical thinking research owes Kahneman a debt of gratitude for his contributions in helping shine a light on the importance of ‘thinking slow.’