Chapter 1: Psychological Science Flashcards
1
Q
psychology studies 3 things
A
mind, brain, behavior
2
Q
what is a confirmation bias
A
seek info that confirms beliefs, ignore info that rejects
3
Q
what is an illusory correlation
A
we see a relationship between things that aren’t related (superstition)
4
Q
hindsight bias
A
reinterpreting old evidence to make sense of the occurred outcome
5
Q
availability heuristic
A
mental shortcuts guide our thinking
6
Q
6 disciplines of psych
A
clinical, cognitive, cultural, developmental, industrial, social-personality
7
Q
4 levels of analysis
A
biological, individual, social, cultural
