Psychologists Assume That

question 579

Multiple Choice

Psychologists assume that:

• A) behavior and mental processes have a cause or causes.
• B) there are no parallels between human and animal behavior.
• C) human behavior can be accurately predicted in any situation.
• D) most aspects of behavior and mental processes cannot be understood by scientific means.

Identify and explain different types of cognitive errors (e.g., the first instinct fallacy, illusion of control).

Explain the significance of theory perseverance and how prior beliefs influence new information processing.

Understand statistical regression and its implications in evaluating changes in performance.

Distinguish between upward and downward counterfactual thinking and their occurrences.

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