James Spends Months Developing a Theory of Decision Making

question 10

Multiple Choice

James spends months developing a theory of decision making.But in an experimental test,only half of the participants respond as his theory predicted.James concludes that the rest of the subjects did not understand the directions and proclaims that the experiment is evidence in favor of his theory.This is an example of the ____.

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) conversion effect.
• C) "eureka" phenomenon.
• D) gambler's fallacy

Understand the scientific study of conscious experience and its importance in the history of psychology.

Identify the application and impact of psychology in understanding human behavior and mental processes.

Comprehend the evolution of psychology through its first major schools and movements.

Recognize the contributions of neuropsychology and its pioneers in Canada.

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