Lecture Slide Set 1 (M1)

Question 1

Problems in psychology research

Answer 1

• hindsight bias
• findings apply to others, not to self
  (“maybe other people are like that but not me”)
• Social position
  
  • access to resources
  • education
  • wealth
  • freedom from violence
  • a “voice” in society

Question 2

intersectional theory

Answer 2

identities intersect to create unique experiences of marginalization and privilege (black vs. gay vs. black and gay)