A Shortcoming of _________ Experiments Is That They Are Conducted

question 118

Multiple Choice

A shortcoming of _________ experiments is that they are conducted in artificial environments, and thus the findings may not reflect behavior as it occurs in the real world.

• A) single-blind
• B) naturalistic
• C) correlational
• D) laboratory

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach problems in a certain way due to past experiences and what has worked previously.

Heuristic Reasoning

A method of problem-solving based on practical, experiential approaches and shortcuts rather than systematic logic.

Evolutionary Processes

Natural mechanisms that drive the genetic changes in populations over time, leading to species adaptation and evolution.

Heuristic Fallacies

Errors or biases in judgment or decision-making, arising from the use of mental shortcuts or heuristics.