When the "Abstract" Version of the Wason Four-Card Problem Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

When the "abstract" version of the Wason four-card problem is compared to a "concrete" version of the problem (in which beer, soda, and ages are substituted for the letters and numbers) ,

• A) performance is better for the concrete task.
• B) performance is better for the abstract task.
• C) performance is the same for both tasks.
• D) performing the abstract task improves performance of the concrete task.

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Definitions:

Internet Research

The collection and analysis of information available online, often through search engines and digital databases.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, real, or true, not copied or false.

Unobtrusive Measures

Research methods that do not involve direct interaction with research subjects, hence not influencing their behavior.

Behavior Observation

The systematic recording of observable behaviors or responses in natural or controlled settings, often used in psychological and sociological research.