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SIO393: Dr. Alan Smerbeck on Trigger Warnings

Oct 17, 2023
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Alan Smerbeck
Dr. Alan Smerbeck, researcher on trigger warnings, joins the host to discuss the current research around trigger warnings, exploring their benefits and drawbacks. They also address the debate on handling sensitive topics in the classroom and the potential negative effects of trigger warnings on individuals without anxiety disorders. The use of trigger warnings and content notes is examined, considering their appropriateness and the philosophical nature of the question.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Update on Little Libraries Band Books Project
02:27 • 2min
3
Navigating Trigger Warnings in the Classroom
04:37 • 20min
4
Addressing Distress in the Classroom
24:37 • 16min
5
The Potential Negative Effects of Trigger Warnings on Individuals Without Anxiety Disorders
40:45 • 5min
6
Trigger Warnings: Benefits and Drawbacks
45:42 • 15min
7
The Use of Trigger Warnings and Content Notes
01:01:02 • 4min