Describe one self-serving cognitive bias and the purpose it serves.
What will be an ideal response?
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An experimenter predicts that using a warning signal in a different sensory modality will result in faster reaction time than using a warning signal in the same sensory modality. In a simple reaction time experiment, participants must press a button as quickly as possible when a red light comes on. On half of the trials, a yellow light comes on 500 ms before the red light; on the remaining
trials, a tone comes on 500 ms before the red light. The results show a significant difference in reaction time between the two conditions. Which of the following statements is accurate? a. A warning signal given in the same sensory modality is more effective than one in a different sensory modality. b. A warning signal given in a different sensory modality is more effective than one in the same sensory modality. c. There is no difference in the effectiveness of a warning signal based on its sensory modality. d. We cannot determine which warning signal was more effective based on the information given.
According to the chapter I Confessabout false confessions to crimes, the data collected and analyzed in the
study (a) was useless (b) confirmed the original hypothesis (c) was destroyed in the fire (d) can only be helpful when applied to college students
In terms of adolescent behavior, what is meant by sensation seeking? How is sensation seeking a risk factor in adolescent development? What types of behaviors are linked to sensation seeking by adolescents?
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Gilbert is writing a research report on the strength of religious beliefs on political affiliation. Which of the following behaviors would likely help him write a good report?
a. Citing research that is most directly relevant to the study b. Using transitions to help the narrative flow smoothly c. Creating an outline before actually writing the report d. All of the above would likely be useful to Gilbert.