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using biased information

While objectivity is indeed very important, you should never completely discount biased information. Exploring numerous radical perspectives can offer you more complete information that enables you to better understand the contextual issues that surround a topic. These detailed sources can also help you make more informed and thoughtful decisions regarding your own interpretations, provided that they are accompanied by the appropriate evidence.

Always be very critical when considering biased sources, and refrain from immediately accepting everything you find. Look for sound examples and reasonable arguments, and verify included evidence to make sure it is not so distorted as to nullify any claims made by the author.




University of Alberta   |   Department of Psychology   |   2010   |   Credits to...