Each review has two parts.

1. A detailed abstract (but no more than 2 single-spaced pages — see outline).

2. A critical evaluation of the article: its ideas, methods, statistical analyses, and conclusions (see handout for examples).

First Critical Review – Experimental (due Feb. 10)

Cahill, S. P., Gallo, L. A., Lisman, S. A., & Weinstein, A. (2006). Willing or able? The meanings of self-efficacy. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, 25, 196-209.

Second Critical Review – Correlational (due Feb. 24)

Crowson, H. M., & DeBacker, T. K. (2008). Belief, Motivational, and Ideological Correlates of Human Rights Attitudes. Journal of Social Psychology, 148, 293-310.

Third Critical Review – Field Research (due Mar. 10)

Costarelli, S., & Colloca, P. (2004). Intergroup conflict, out-group derogation, and self-directed negative affect among Italian South Tyroleans. Journal of Social Psychology, 144, 181-189.