After Noting That a Majority of Professional Basketball Players Are

question 103

Multiple Choice

After noting that a majority of professional basketball players are African-American, Ervin concluded that African-Americans are better athletes than members of other racial groups. Ervin's conclusion best illustrates the danger of

• A) replication.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) the placebo effect.
• D) generalizing from vivid cases.

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Definitions:

Bandura

Refers to Albert Bandura, a psychologist known for his work on social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Unconscious Cognitive Processes

Mental operations beyond conscious awareness that influence perceptions, judgments, and actions without one’s realization.

Rational

Pertaining to reasoning or logical thinking; often involves making decisions based on reason rather than emotions.

Emotional

Pertains to feelings, moods, or affective states that are experienced by individuals, influencing behavior, thought processes, and well-being.