When Presented with the Findings of Psychological Research, It Is

question 111

Multiple Choice

When presented with the findings of psychological research, it is not uncommon for people to comment that the results are trivial, obvious, and that they "knew that all along." This tendency is referred to as

• A)the law of parsimony
• B)hindsight bias
• C)the bystander effect
• D)an unobtrusive measure

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary actions mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulate bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, extending from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.