Although some social psychologists might argue that the cognitive errors discussed in this chapter stem from laziness and motivational biases, there is another perspective that puts a more positive spin on this. Articulate the two main parts of this other, more positive, perspective
What will be an ideal response?
a . The first part of the more positive view of cognitive errors is that people evolved the ability to think to promote the ability to argue with and influence others.
b. The second prong of this view is that heuristics actually work quite well. Much of the time in the real world, we do not have access to full information required for purely logical processing. Heuristics and intuition help us make good decisions in these sorts of circumstances.
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eyewitness testimony. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Sternberg's theory of intelligence combines __________ main forms of intelligence
a. nine b. seven c. five d. three e. two
A study of instant messaging use among young people showed that
A) it enhances social skills and is a safe way to experiment with online dating. B) it accounts for a small percentage of the time that young people spend at the computer. C) the more instant messaging young people engage in, the more detached they become from their wider circle of family and friends. D) as the amount of instant messaging between preexisting friends increases, so do young people's perceptions of intimacy in the relationship.
The first recorded example of operant conditioning involved a mule who would submerge itself while carrying bags of salt to lighten its load. This best illustrates
a. positive reinforcement. b. negative reinforcement. c. positive punishment/punishment by application. d. negative punishment/omission training.