An Important Danger of the Various Types of Research Bias

question 57

Multiple Choice

An important danger of the various types of research bias discussed in Chapter 2 is that they lead us:

• A) to become anxious or depressed about our place in the world.
• B) to draw incorrect conclusions and then become convinced that they are accurate.
• C) to doubt our intuition and gut feelings in important real-life circumstances.
• D) to underestimate our general levels of cognitive abilities and skills.

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Definitions:

Closure

The psychological term for the process of seeking a sense of resolution or conclusion to a complex issue or an emotional matter.

Autokinetics

refers to an optical illusion where a stationary point of light appears to move in a dark room due to small involuntary eye movements.

Precognition

The claimed ability or phenomenon of knowing or perceiving future events before they happen.

Telepathy

The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.