The Ability to Distinguish Theory from Evidence and Use Logical

question 72

Multiple Choice

The ability to distinguish theory from evidence and use logical rules to examine their relationship __________.

• A) improves steadily from childhood into adolescence
• B) slowly declines as adolescents move into adulthood
• C) drops off suddenly from childhood into adolescence
• D) develops in early childhood

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Definitions:

Framing Effects

Cognitive biases where people's decisions are influenced by the way information is presented, rather than just the information itself.

Anchoring

Anchoring is a psychological phenomenon wherein an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information, or 'anchor,' to make subsequent decisions.

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, either hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, which help in making decisions, forming judgments, or solving problems.

Error-Free Decisions

Decisions made without mistakes, achieved through careful analysis, planning, and consideration of all relevant information.