PSYC1111 Exam with 100% Correct Answers
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Definition
(X) is a cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to
rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the "anchor")
when making decisions. During decision making, anchoring occurs
when individuals use an initial piece of information to make
subsequent judgments.
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wording effects both a and b
anchoring effects attribute variables
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(X) is process ('ism' term) of finding evidence that supports a theory.
You must be able to verify your theory for it to be a strong scientific
theory. One approach is positivism. which requires you to observe and
note all of the evidence that supports your theory.
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Operationalism Empiricism
Evidentialism Verificationism
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Definition
One of the three r's for animal ethics: (X) in the number of animals
used by means of more advanced statistical techniques.
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reduction increase
, elaboration retention
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Definition
(X) are the different aspects of each age cohort (group) which differ in
terms of both age and the environment in which they grew up. E.g.,
an age group that grew up over a period of war in terms of both age
and life experiences. This can occur in cross-sectional studies, but not
longitudinal designs.
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age-cohort effects history effects
no correlation cross-sectional
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Definition
(X) is the ancient art of predicting future events in the world based on
the position of the stars and planets: horoscopes. Aim: to predict the
personality and future events of an individual based on the position of
, the planets and the stars at the time of their birth. Theory: there is a
causal relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in
the human world. Common argument: the moon.
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Biology Astrology
Psychology Anthropology
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Definition
(X) groups are a way to control confounds. This uses variable
manipulation to each group, keeping every other variable consistent by
matching for group differences.
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Experimental group Placebo groups
Questionnaires Control groups
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Definition
(X) is a cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to
rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the "anchor")
when making decisions. During decision making, anchoring occurs
when individuals use an initial piece of information to make
subsequent judgments.
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wording effects both a and b
anchoring effects attribute variables
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Definition
(X) is process ('ism' term) of finding evidence that supports a theory.
You must be able to verify your theory for it to be a strong scientific
theory. One approach is positivism. which requires you to observe and
note all of the evidence that supports your theory.
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Operationalism Empiricism
Evidentialism Verificationism
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Definition
One of the three r's for animal ethics: (X) in the number of animals
used by means of more advanced statistical techniques.
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reduction increase
, elaboration retention
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Definition
(X) are the different aspects of each age cohort (group) which differ in
terms of both age and the environment in which they grew up. E.g.,
an age group that grew up over a period of war in terms of both age
and life experiences. This can occur in cross-sectional studies, but not
longitudinal designs.
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age-cohort effects history effects
no correlation cross-sectional
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5 of 154
Definition
(X) is the ancient art of predicting future events in the world based on
the position of the stars and planets: horoscopes. Aim: to predict the
personality and future events of an individual based on the position of
, the planets and the stars at the time of their birth. Theory: there is a
causal relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in
the human world. Common argument: the moon.
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Biology Astrology
Psychology Anthropology
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6 of 154
Definition
(X) groups are a way to control confounds. This uses variable
manipulation to each group, keeping every other variable consistent by
matching for group differences.
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Experimental group Placebo groups
Questionnaires Control groups
