For Questions Below, Use the Following: a Researcher Believes That

question 35

Short Answer

For questions below, use the following: A researcher believes that athletic skill in basketball is a function of "handedness". A random sample of 24 professional basketball players was selected from the N.B.A., and divided into two groups according to preferred hand for shooting foul shots. The players were than ranked according to ability by a panel of sports writers. The data follow: $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Prefer Right Hand } & \text { Prefer Left Hand } \\4 & 1 \\5 & 2 \\7 & 3 \\10 & 6 \\11 & 8 \\13 & 9 \\14 & 12 \\17 & 15 \\18 & 16 \\19 & 21 \\20 & 22 \\23 & \\24 & \\& \\\text { n1 } = 13 & \mathrm { n } 2 = 11\end{array}$$
-Which statistical test should be used, and what are the resulting values?

Identify the impact of causal attributions on personal and interpersonal dynamics.

Recognize and explain the misinformation effect and its implications on memory.

Understand the ease of retrieval effect and its influence on judgment.

Describe and distinguish between fixed and incremental mind-sets and their influences on behavior and learning.

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Definitions:

Incongruence

A state where there is a discrepancy between one's self-perception and the reality of one’s experience or environment.

Congruence

The degree to which people's actions are consistent with their self-concept and values, a key concept in humanistic psychology.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Exploit

To make use of something (usually resources) in a way that benefits one but may be considered unfair or unethical.