Only When Feelings Are Relatively Important or Are Not Inferred

question 58

True/False

Only when feelings are relatively important or are not inferred from the behavior is it appropriate to use observational research methods.

Recognize the impact of stereotypes on perception and decision-making.

Apply the understanding of problem solving, decision making, and reasoning in everyday contexts.

Appreciate the importance of changing practices to reduce bias in decision-making, such as in the context of auditions.

Evaluate the use and implications of algorithms, heuristics, and formal reasoning in cognitive processing.

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Definitions:

Social Control

Social control involves mechanisms, both formal and informal, that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform to the norms and laws of a society.

Cultural Innovation

The introduction and adoption of new cultural practices, ideas, or objects, often leading to significant changes in society's norms and values.

Resistance

Opposition or pushback against forces or policies perceived as unjust or oppressive.

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group, culture, or nationality, often resulting in prejudice and discrimination against other groups.