The Biggest Danger of Relying on Case-Study Evidence Is That

question 226

Multiple Choice

The biggest danger of relying on case-study evidence is that it

• A) is based on naturalistic observation.
• B) may be unrepresentative of what is generally true.
• C) overestimates the importance of operational definitions.
• D) leads us to underestimate the causal relationships between events.

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Definitions:

Downward Counterfactual Thinking

Generating thoughts of how situations could have been worse, which can sometimes improve emotional state.

Statistical Regression

The statistical tendency for extreme scores or extreme behavior to be followed by others that are less extreme and closer to average.

Reading Program

Structured plan or curriculum designed to improve reading skills and comprehension, often involving specific techniques, exercises, and materials geared towards learners of different levels.

False Consensus

The tendency to overestimate how much other people agree with our own beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes.