Which of the following is an example of the A not B error?
A. inability to realize that a bowl of ice cream has the same amount when the ice cream has melted
B. tendency to search for an object in a place where it was last found rather than in a new hiding place
C. failing to convert a formal operations schema into an dialectical hypothesis
D. engaging in private dialogue on a task rather than getting help from a more skilled person
Answer: B
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A. Martin Seligman B. Gregor Mendel C. Konrad Lorenz D. Charles Darwin
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a. apparent movement illusion. b. stroboscopic effect. c. MüllerLyer illusion. d. Ponzo illusion. e. moon illusion.
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a. Negative reinforcement c. Punishment b. Shaping d. Operant response
Social Psychology in Action Video 5: Beautiful is GoodClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 133 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:In the video, a phenomenon is identified to help explain our "attraction bias" regarding those who have transgressed in some way. Reflect on your own life experience and describe an episode where you believe this phenomenon was operating. What were the consequences for the individual(s) involved?
What will be an ideal response?