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psych module 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the tendency to exaggerate ones ability to have forseen how something would turn out after learning the outcome? | hindsight bias |
| what is it called when overconfidence stems partly form our tendency to search for info that confirms our preconceptions? | confirmation bias |
| what are the 3 steps in scientific method? | theories, hypothesis, and research/ observation |
| what condition receives the treatment? | experimental condition |
| what condition doesn't receive treatment? | control condition |
| what variable is the variable we alter? | independent variable |
| what variable is the measurable one? | dependent variable |
| what is a worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study? | operational definition |
| what is it called when you repeat the essence of a research study? | replication |
| what are in depth analysis of individuals or groups? | case studies |
| what is it called when you record natural behavior of many individuals? | naturalistic observations |
| what are all those in a group being studied, from which random samples may be drawn? | population |
| what is a sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion? | random sample |
| what are experimental results caused by expectation alone? | placebo effect |
| what is the tendency to b more confident than correct? | over confidence |
| what can offer in-depth understanding, but can also include limited generalizability due to small sample sizes? | case studies |
| can psychology cause harm if misused or if limitations aren't recognized | yes |
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