Chapter 2 Textbook Flashcards
Explain why all scientists, including psychologists, value research-based conclusions over beliefs based on experience, intuition, or authority
What are two general problems with basing beliefs on experience? How does empirical research work to correct these problems?
What does it mean to say that research results are probabilistic?
This section described several ways in which intuition is biased. Can you name all five?
Why might the bias blind spot be the sneakiest of all the intuitive reasoning biases?
Do you think you can improve your own reasoning by simply learning about these biases? How?
When would it be sensible to accept the conclusions of authority figures? When might it not?
How are empirical journal articles different from review journal articles? How is each type of article different from a chapter in an edited book?
What two guiding questions can help you read any academic research source?
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using Google Scholar.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using PsycINFO
What are three steps you can take to guard against disinformation?
