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Why did the authors choose demonstrations over standard experiments?

Because they thought demonstrations were easier to conduct

Because they found demonstrations more enjoyable (correct)

Because they believed demonstrations were more effective in proving their point

Because they wanted to influence philosophers and economists

What is a recurrent theme mentioned in the text regarding stories of success?

Luck always plays a significant role in success stories (correct)

Hard work is the only factor that contributes to success

Success is never influenced by external factors

Success is solely determined by talent and intelligence

How was the reaction to the authors' work on biases generally perceived?

Ignored by the scientific community

Received no feedback from other investigators

Positively accepted by all researchers

Critically reviewed as being unfairly negative (correct)

What was the primary goal of the authors' research on decision making under uncertainty?

To develop a psychological theory of how people make decisions about simple gambles Signup and view all the answers

How did the authors' research on judgment impact social science?

Had far more effect than anticipated Signup and view all the answers

What was the criticism faced by the authors regarding their focus on biases?

Suggesting a negative view of the mind Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the broad appeal of 'heuristics and biases' outside psychology?

The inclusion of full text questions in articles Signup and view all the answers

The inclusion of full text questions in articles aimed to help readers:

Recognize cognitive biases Signup and view all the answers

Why was the choice of method crucial in the articles discussed?

To demonstrate flaws in thinking across disciplines Signup and view all the answers

Readers were more likely to question the assumption of human rationality after:

Recognizing cognitive biases through demonstrations Signup and view all the answers

What could have made the articles less noteworthy and less memorable according to the text?

Reporting only conventional experiments Signup and view all the answers

What did the use of demonstrations in articles enable scholars to do?

'Observe possible flaws in their own thinking' Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the great joys the author found in collaborating with Amos?

Amos frequently understood the author's vague ideas better than the author did. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author describe Amos as a thinker?

Logical, theoretical, and having a sense of direction. Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the author's and Amos' lives for the next fourteen years?

Their collaborative research work. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author and Amos approach their research questions?

By inventing questions and examining intuitive answers together. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of the experiments conducted by the author and Amos?

To identify and analyze the intuitive answers that came to mind. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author describe the balance between them and Amos in terms of understanding each other?

They were similar enough to understand each other easily, yet different enough to surprise each other. Signup and view all the answers

What was effective in ensuring that the relevant words were easily recalled for the first task?

Programming the memory to prioritize the chosen words Signup and view all the answers

What made responding correctly in the second column more challenging?

Containment of set words that could not be ignored Signup and view all the answers

What did the author experience while trying to carry out a task but being interfered by an automatic response?

Conflict between intention and automatic reaction Signup and view all the answers

What common experience does the author describe related to diverting attention from an oddly dressed couple at a restaurant?

Trying not to stare at them Signup and view all the answers

What struggle do many drivers face in hard winters according to the text?

Recalling well-rehearsed instructions during skidding Signup and view all the answers

What is a common experience mentioned in the text that every human being has had?

Telling someone to go to hell Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe those who are more alert, intellectually active, and less willing to be satisfied with superficially attractive answers?

Engaged Signup and view all the answers

What would Keith Stanovich call individuals who are more rational?

Engaged Signup and view all the answers

What would individuals who avoid the sin of intellectual sloth be called according to the text?

Engaged Signup and view all the answers

In the famous experiment by Walter Mischel, what was the small reward offered to the children?

One Oreo Signup and view all the answers

What did the children have to do to receive a larger reward in Walter Mischel's experiment?

Wait 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the bell given to the children in Walter Mischel's experiment?

To call in the experimenter and receive one cookie Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of the law according to the text?

Promoting social justice Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a nation ruled by an authoritarian government, what may be a consequence?

Oppression of minorities Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in knowing who has power to make and enforce laws in most nations?

Military power Signup and view all the answers

What is a recurring theme in politics and law according to the text?

Revolution against existing authority Signup and view all the answers

According to the PNG Constitution, what should be paramount when law is used to resolve disputes?

Dispensation of justice Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental expectation when law is called upon to resolve a societal dispute?

Producing just and fair results Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, how did he combine moral principles with legal principles?

By integrating moral principles with legal principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of jurisprudence as mentioned in the text?

Examining the formal science of positive law Signup and view all the answers

In Black's Law Dictionary, how is law defined?

A body of rules of action prescribed by controlling authority Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes natural law from legal positivism as per the text?

Natural law is transcendent, legal positivism is empirical Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'lawless' behavior according to the text?

Acting in an unruly or illegal manner Signup and view all the answers

How do natural law and legal positivism differ in their approach to the source of law?

Natural law views law as transcendent, legal positivism views it as man-made Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of categorizing law according to the text?

To simplify teaching and discussion of law Signup and view all the answers

In the context of law, why is fairness or justice essential for societal respect and obedience?

To ensure respect and willingness to adhere to the law Signup and view all the answers

Why is public law important in legal systems?

It governs relationships between citizens Signup and view all the answers

What role does the provision and section 41 play in legal systems?

Ensuring fairness and justice Signup and view all the answers

Why is the categorization of law the first step in determining applicable law in plural legal systems?

To determine proper applicable laws Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest law can sometimes lead to injustice in individual cases?

By creating rules that can be unjustly applied Signup and view all the answers

Collaboration between Amos and another researcher

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Why did the authors choose demonstrations over standard experiments?

What is a recurrent theme mentioned in the text regarding stories of success?

How was the reaction to the authors' work on biases generally perceived?

What was the primary goal of the authors' research on decision making under uncertainty?

How did the authors' research on judgment impact social science?

What was the criticism faced by the authors regarding their focus on biases?

What was a key reason for the broad appeal of 'heuristics and biases' outside psychology?

The inclusion of full text questions in articles aimed to help readers:

Why was the choice of method crucial in the articles discussed?

Readers were more likely to question the assumption of human rationality after:

What could have made the articles less noteworthy and less memorable according to the text?

What did the use of demonstrations in articles enable scholars to do?

What was one of the great joys the author found in collaborating with Amos?

How did the author describe Amos as a thinker?

What was the focus of the author's and Amos' lives for the next fourteen years?

How did the author and Amos approach their research questions?

What was the main aim of the experiments conducted by the author and Amos?

How did the author describe the balance between them and Amos in terms of understanding each other?

What was effective in ensuring that the relevant words were easily recalled for the first task?

What made responding correctly in the second column more challenging?

What did the author experience while trying to carry out a task but being interfered by an automatic response?

What common experience does the author describe related to diverting attention from an oddly dressed couple at a restaurant?

What struggle do many drivers face in hard winters according to the text?

What is a common experience mentioned in the text that every human being has had?

What term is used to describe those who are more alert, intellectually active, and less willing to be satisfied with superficially attractive answers?

What would Keith Stanovich call individuals who are more rational?

What would individuals who avoid the sin of intellectual sloth be called according to the text?

In the famous experiment by Walter Mischel, what was the small reward offered to the children?

What did the children have to do to receive a larger reward in Walter Mischel's experiment?

What was the purpose of the bell given to the children in Walter Mischel's experiment?

What is one of the functions of the law according to the text?

In the context of a nation ruled by an authoritarian government, what may be a consequence?

What is crucial in knowing who has power to make and enforce laws in most nations?

What is a recurring theme in politics and law according to the text?

According to the PNG Constitution, what should be paramount when law is used to resolve disputes?

What is a fundamental expectation when law is called upon to resolve a societal dispute?

According to Aristotle, how did he combine moral principles with legal principles?

What is the primary focus of jurisprudence as mentioned in the text?

In Black's Law Dictionary, how is law defined?

What distinguishes natural law from legal positivism as per the text?

What characterizes 'lawless' behavior according to the text?

How do natural law and legal positivism differ in their approach to the source of law?

What is the purpose of categorizing law according to the text?

In the context of law, why is fairness or justice essential for societal respect and obedience?

Why is public law important in legal systems?

What role does the provision and section 41 play in legal systems?

Why is the categorization of law the first step in determining applicable law in plural legal systems?

How does the text suggest law can sometimes lead to injustice in individual cases?

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