If Little Is Known About a Psychological Phenomenon, Then ____

question 20

Multiple Choice

If little is known about a psychological phenomenon, then ____ is the most appropriate method to use to study it.

• A) the correlational approach
• B) the experimental approach
• C) the post hoc approach
• D) naturalistic observation

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world.

Similarity Error

A type of perception error where individuals inaccurately assess others based on perceived similarities to themselves, often leading to biased decisions.

Contrast Error

A cognitive bias in evaluation or judgment where a person or thing is compared to those recently encountered, rather than assessed on individual merit.

Overweighting

Refers to giving too much importance or consideration to a particular factor or piece of information in decision-making processes.