Fixating on a preconceived notion and ignoring information that points to other possibilities is known as ____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
confirmatory bias
Psychology
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a. Obedience b. Conformity c. Conscientiousness d. Anxiety
Psychology
If two separate samples have M1 = 10 and M2 = 18 with a pooled variance of 16, then Cohen's d = 0.50
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Psychology
A sudden stretch of a muscle excites a feedback system that opposes the stretch. This message starts in the ____
a. dorsal root ganglion b. cerebellum c. Pacinian corpuscles d. muscle spindles
Psychology
Which gland plays a role in sexual maturation?
a. ?pineal gland? b. ?adrenal gland c. ?pancreas d. ?thyroid
Psychology