The New Psychology of Professional Skepticism

Description

The complexity of our environment has outgrown old and superficial approaches to professional skepticism. In this session, Dr. Groves teaches a radically different and more effective method of skeptical judgment. Attendees will experience fascinating demonstrations and learn about the hidden influences that impact professional judgment.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Dimensions of skeptical reasoning
  
• The "mind-lens" approach to challenging faulty assumptions
  
• Understand how to tune their skeptical "signal to noise" ratio
  
• The role of situational awareness in skepticism
  
• How to determine the reliability and validity of evidence
  
• How to match skeptical reasoning to the environment
  
• Learn how to uncover hidden biases that damage skepticism
  

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

• Identify three dimensions of skeptical reasoning
  
• Identify three biases that damage effective skepticism
• Identify three characteristics of effective skeptical judgment

Designed For

Designed for CPAs and other decision makers interested in enhancing the accuracy of skeptical judgments