A psychologist discovers an important research finding in her laboratory that is seemingly inconsistent with what other researchers have found. Her new results have profound implications with regard to our understanding of human behaviour. If the psychologist is critically thinking, she should first:
A) critically evaluate previous research looking for flaws.
B) attempt to replicate her own findings and rule out alternative explanations for her results.
C) consider how general her findings are to people living in other cultures.
D) contact the press and begin publicizing her findings.
B) attempt to replicate her own findings and rule out alternative explanations for her results.
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a. Someone who is going to develop expertise does so within the first year of practice. b. Almost anyone develops expertise after ten years of practice c. Ten years of practice is about the average, but people vary a great deal. d. No practice is necessary. Experts are born, not made.
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A. dressing up as the deceased B. visiting with family C. donating to charity D. visiting shrines and bringing offerings
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A. anterior cortex B. posterior cortex C. left hemisphere D. right hemisphere