The Area of Study of How People Come to Believe

question 54

Multiple Choice

The area of study of how people come to believe what they do; how they explain, remember, predict, make decisions, and evaluate themselves and others; and why these processes are so frequently produce errors is called:

• A) cognitive psychology
• B) social psychology
• C) social cognition
• D) social neuroscience

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Definitions:

Big Data

Extremely large datasets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behavior and interactions.

Byte

A unit of digital information that typically consists of eight bits, representing a single character of data.

Autonomous

capable of operating independently without direct human control, often used in the context of robotics, vehicles, or systems.

Sarbanes-Oxley

A law enacted in response to financial scandals to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.