The use of the prefrontal lobotomy was, for quite some time,
regarded as a miracle treatment for people suffering from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. The amazing nature of this treatment was not, however, supported by research into its effectiveness. Which concept of critical thinking is important to consider in this example?
A) Correlation vs. causation
B) Replicability
C) Occam's Razor
D) Extraordinary claims
Answer: D
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A. "Eyewitness testimony is very reliable." B. "Accuracy of an eyewitness is usually very high." C. "Confidence of an eyewitness is strongly related to accuracy of the testimony." D. "Don't be so quick. There is a weak relationship between confidence of the eyewitness and the accuracy of the testimony."
Kellie misses playing with Paula, but recognizes that they both have different interests now and will probably grow apart. This is an example of which Selman stage?
A. Intimate sharing and mutual sharing B. Momentary physical interaction C. Autonomous interdependence D. One-way assistance
The method section is designed to answer what questions? a. What was the hypothesis of the study? b. How was the study conducted?
c. How were the data analyzed? d. What was the purpose of the study?
A major limitation in reading about the results of
psychological research in the newspaper is that A) reporters provide too much detailed information about the research study that the general public cannot comprehend in their articles. B) reporters are so well-trained to discuss research that they cannot easily communicate about it with the average lay person. C) reporters create controversy where none exists by treating scientific evidence and dissenter's biased opinions as equally compelling. D) reporters do not know how to identify experts to interview for many of their stories and end up unintentionally misleading the public. Incorrect. Reporters may very well know how to interview people for their stories, but may choose to do so in such a way that makes the stories more sensational.