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Test #1 PSY 121

Tools and Methods Psych Test #1. Units 1-6

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Why i it so important to stud Scientific Reason? (4 reasons) 1. To provide us with the knowledge about various research methodologies 2. To understand research results that are reported by the media 3. Many occupations require the use of research findings 4. Prominent in Public policy Decision
What do people rely on intuition for? But what is the problem with it? - People rely on it to draw conclusions about what they see and the world around them - Issue is that it NOT scientific; flawed
What are the limitations of intuition? (3) 1. Cognitive motivational biases 2. Illusory correlation 3. Authority
What is wrong with a cognitive motivational biases? - It is a limitation of intuition - Affects our perception which leads to false conclusions about cause and affect - You WANT something to be true so your brain makes it true EX: bias of not liking cats; therefore I blame cats for not feeling well
What is illusory correlation and what is wrong with it? - It is when you focus on 2 events that stand out to you, so in your head they MUST occur together -Not liking cats and not feeling well is a fake correlation that in your mind since they are happening at the same time they must be because of each other
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