When Conducting a Literature Search, It Is Usually Best to

question 8

Multiple Choice

When conducting a literature search, it is usually best to

• A) know exactly what you are looking for before you begin the search.
• B) work from older sources toward newer sources.
• C) locate only secondary sources.
• D) be prepared to change your ideas about what you want to study as you learn about the literature.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Errors

Cognitive errors refer to systematic flaws or biases in human reasoning and perception that can lead to incorrect judgments, decisions, or interpretations.

Counterfactual Thinking

The psychological process of imagining alternative outcomes to events that have already occurred, often starting with "if only" scenarios.

Affective Forecasting

The ability to predict one’s emotional reactions to future events

Psychologists

professionals who study the human mind and behavior, offering insights and interventions for mental and emotional well-being.