A Recent Experiment Found That 7th Graders Who Were Taught

question 37

Multiple Choice

A recent experiment found that 7th graders who were taught math using a computer scored 25% higher on an exam than those 7th graders taught with the traditional lecture format. What is the treatment effect?

• A) how the students were taught math
• B) those students who were taught with the computer
• C) the 25% higher scores among those taught with the computer
• D) those students who were taught with the traditional format

Comprehend the role of diversification in managing unsystematic risk in a portfolio.

Understand the concept of base-rate information and its significance in decision-making.

Recognize the impact of heuristics, such as the availability heuristic, on judgment and decision-making processes.

Identify errors in reasoning and judgment, such as overlooking base-rate information or the influence of representativeness heuristic.

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Definitions:

Downward Counterfactual

Thought processes where individuals imagine worse alternatives to events that have occurred, often leading to feelings of relief or contentment.

Stable Internal

Refers to internal, enduring attributes or traits of a person that are consistent across different situations and over time.

Unstable External

Contexts or environments that are unpredictable and change frequently, affecting behavior or performance.

Stable External

Factors outside of an individual that are consistent and unchanging, often influencing behavior and perceptions.