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California Research Data Specialist I (EX-2360) EXAM
ACTUAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
Psychologists disseminate their findings through research
journals, demonstrating which characteristic of science? -
Answer-communication
A mental shortcut for making judgments about the
likelihood of an event based on how easily we can think of
similar or relevant events is termed the: - Answer-
availability heuristic
A psychologist reads a report of a finding that is
contradictory to what previous similar studies have
reported. In the absence of additional information, the
psychologist is hesitant to accept the new finding. This
illustrates which characteristic of science? - Answer-
skepticism
The process of actively evaluating, applying, analyzing,
and synthesizing information MOST requires _____ skills.
- Answer-critical thinking
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A company markets a metallic bracelet as a treatment for
arthritis. The company states that ion flow from the
bracelet has antioxidant properties. In addition, they
market the product by interviewing people whose arthritic
symptoms have improved since wearing the bracelet. The
company's use of scientific jargon and anecdotal evidence
as marketing aids are features of: - Answer-
pseudoscience
Salads are typically healthy, but salads from restaurants
with high-calorie dressing often exceed 1000 calories.
Misclassifying these salads as healthy is an example of
the: - Answer-representative heuristic
Which is NOT a characteristic of a good scientist? -
Answer-draws conclusions from an analysis of personal
opinions
According to the _____, we tend to seek evidence that
supports our beliefs. - Answer-confirmation bias
Maintaining a belief despite being exposed to
contradictory evidence is termed: - Answer-belief
perseverance
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Research designed to expand our existing knowledge on a
topic is termed _____ research. - Answer-basic
Nadia, who lives in coastal South Carolina, will no longer
walk near ponds because she read about a woman in
Florida who was attacked by an alligator. Because of this
horrific and memorable story, Nadia overestimates the
frequency of alligator attacks on humans due to the: -
Answer-availability heuristic
The ability to find answers and separate fact from fiction is
among the most important skills that students learn in
college. To do this, students must first: - Answer-identify
flaws in their current ways of thinking
After doing poorly on an art appreciation examination,
Sarah told her friend that she never should have
registered for the course because it was obvious from the
course description that she would fail. Sarah is exhibiting
the: - Answer-bias of hindsight
A difference between empirical and nonempirical research
is that: - Answer-the empirical method acquires knowledge
through systematic observation.
California Research Data Specialist I (EX-2360) EXAM
ACTUAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
Psychologists disseminate their findings through research
journals, demonstrating which characteristic of science? -
Answer-communication
A mental shortcut for making judgments about the
likelihood of an event based on how easily we can think of
similar or relevant events is termed the: - Answer-
availability heuristic
A psychologist reads a report of a finding that is
contradictory to what previous similar studies have
reported. In the absence of additional information, the
psychologist is hesitant to accept the new finding. This
illustrates which characteristic of science? - Answer-
skepticism
The process of actively evaluating, applying, analyzing,
and synthesizing information MOST requires _____ skills.
- Answer-critical thinking
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A company markets a metallic bracelet as a treatment for
arthritis. The company states that ion flow from the
bracelet has antioxidant properties. In addition, they
market the product by interviewing people whose arthritic
symptoms have improved since wearing the bracelet. The
company's use of scientific jargon and anecdotal evidence
as marketing aids are features of: - Answer-
pseudoscience
Salads are typically healthy, but salads from restaurants
with high-calorie dressing often exceed 1000 calories.
Misclassifying these salads as healthy is an example of
the: - Answer-representative heuristic
Which is NOT a characteristic of a good scientist? -
Answer-draws conclusions from an analysis of personal
opinions
According to the _____, we tend to seek evidence that
supports our beliefs. - Answer-confirmation bias
Maintaining a belief despite being exposed to
contradictory evidence is termed: - Answer-belief
perseverance
, 3|Page
Research designed to expand our existing knowledge on a
topic is termed _____ research. - Answer-basic
Nadia, who lives in coastal South Carolina, will no longer
walk near ponds because she read about a woman in
Florida who was attacked by an alligator. Because of this
horrific and memorable story, Nadia overestimates the
frequency of alligator attacks on humans due to the: -
Answer-availability heuristic
The ability to find answers and separate fact from fiction is
among the most important skills that students learn in
college. To do this, students must first: - Answer-identify
flaws in their current ways of thinking
After doing poorly on an art appreciation examination,
Sarah told her friend that she never should have
registered for the course because it was obvious from the
course description that she would fail. Sarah is exhibiting
the: - Answer-bias of hindsight
A difference between empirical and nonempirical research
is that: - Answer-the empirical method acquires knowledge
through systematic observation.
