The New World Was Always Several Thousand Miles West of Europe

question 1

Multiple Choice

The New World was always several thousand miles west of Europe. The fact that Columbus stumbled across it is an example of which process of social change?

• A) invention
• B) diffusion
• C) insight
• D) discovery

Appreciate the significance of random assignment in experimental design for causal inference.

Recognize interaction effects in experiments and their implications.

Identify the role of internal validity in establishing causal relationships.

Comprehend the concept and utility of quasi-experiments in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Succeed

To achieve a desired goal or endeavor, often through effort or skill.

Equilibration

The creation of an equilibrium, or balance, between assimilation and accommodation as a way of incorporating new events or knowledge.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, beliefs, or values simultaneously.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.