Discussion: In My Opinion

Instructions
Consider one of the following current social issues:

• Opioid crisis
• Legalization of recreational or medical marijuana
• Vaping
• Immigration
• Elimination of the electoral college
• Gun control

Address the following:

• State your position on one of these issues – are you for, against, or neutral? Explain why. Avoid vagueness or ambiguity in your response. Make your position very clear.
• Examine how you have formed that opinion.
  • How well do you think you know the facts?
  • Do you know and understand statistical information that applies to the issue?
  • Do you think you have formed your opinion using only System-1 thinking, or have you applied System-2?
  • What part have heuristics, cognitive bias, and dominance structuring played in how you have formed your opinions?

Writing Requirements

· 1 full Page

· Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references