Some Researchers Examining the Validity of the Implicit Associations Test

question 56

Multiple Choice

Some researchers examining the validity of the Implicit Associations Test (IAT) have suggested that an absence of correlation between the IAT and measures of explicit prejudice actually supports the IAT's validity. This is because the IAT is believed to measure unconscious, or implicit, prejudice. The result is that the validity of the IAT can be supported whether correlations with other measure of prejudice are low or high. This is a problem for which of the six principles of critical thinking?

• A)Correlation versus causation
• B)Replicability
• C)Falsifiability
• D)Extraordinary claims

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior, emphasizing the role of belief in understanding the social world.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external causes rather than to internal characteristics.

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to an individual's stable personality traits.

Highly Consistent Behaviours

Actions or reactions that are predictable and stable over time across different situations.