Why Do Cognitive Psychologists Seldom Rely on Asking People to Describe

question 179

Multiple Choice

Why do cognitive psychologists seldom rely on asking people to describe their thought processes?​

• A)Asking people about their thought processes would violate privacy laws.
• B)​It is easier to measure reaction times.
• C)​People don't always know their own thought processes.
• D)​Cognitive psychologists are interested mainly in preverbal children.

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Early Childhood Years

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Primacy of Instincts

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Personal Experiences

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