99 Questions
What is the main theme of the text provided?
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Why does Danielle believe she can improve her grades in second year?
By being more focused
What aspect of studying does Danielle struggle with?
Studying for long hours
What does Danielle attribute her less-than-expected performance to?
Lack of confidence
How does Danielle plan to approach her second year at university?
By being more focused
In the context of the text, what is meant by 'Do I just follow the trend?'
Copying others blindly without critical thinking
'Do I ask for a second opinion?' suggests that the individual is considering:
Seeking guidance from multiple sources to make informed decisions
What is the National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking's definition of critical thinking?
An intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information.
What is the first step in the 6 Basic Steps to Achieve Critical Thinking?
Acquiring Knowledge
Which of the following is NOT listed as an obstacle to critical thinking?
Flexibility in focusing on previous situations
Which step involves identifying strengths, weaknesses, and challenges in solving a problem?
Analyze
What does the step 'Synthesize' involve in the 6 Basic Steps to Achieve Critical Thinking?
Developing routes to solving the problem; prioritizing multiple solutions.
Which of the following is an example given under 'Obstacles to critical thinking'?
Being affected by emotions
What is one consequence of allowing extraneous situations to influence thinking?
Reduced objectivity in decision-making
Which principle emphasizes the importance of considering alternate explanations for a finding?
Ruling out rival hypotheses
Why is it important to remember that correlation isn't causation?
To prevent false assumptions about cause and effect
What concept states that every claim must be capable of being disproven?
Falsifiability
Why is replicability important in the scientific method?
To confirm findings across different studies
What does the principle 'extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence' suggest?
Claims contradicting current knowledge need convincing evidence
In the scientific method, what does the concept of falsifiability ensure?
Claims must be capable of being disproven
How does the principle of replicability contribute to the reliability of scientific findings?
By ensuring that results can be duplicated in other studies
'Ruling out rival hypotheses' is essential in critical thinking because it:
Ensures all alternatives are considered before accepting a claim
What is the first step in the intellectually disciplined process of critical thinking as defined by the National Council for Excellence?
Acquiring knowledge
Which of the following is NOT listed as an obstacle to critical thinking in the text provided?
Considering alternatives
What step in the 6 Basic Steps to Achieve Critical Thinking involves acting on the developed direction to solve a problem?
Take Action
Why is overreliance on personal abilities listed as an obstacle to critical thinking in the text?
It can lead to underestimating challenges in solving a problem
Which step in critical thinking involves developing multiple prioritized solutions to a problem?
Synthesize
Pride and self-deception are listed as obstacles to critical thinking because they may lead to:
Increased rationalization
'Do I just follow the trend?' is a reflection of which obstacle to critical thinking?
Not considering alternatives
What aspect of critical thinking is Danielle focusing on improving as she enters her second year at university?
Problem-solving abilities
Which characteristic of Danielle's exemplifies a common misconception related to academic success?
High confidence level
What does Danielle's belief that she just needs to be more focused indicate about her approach to improvement?
She values hard work over natural talent
Why might Danielle's experience serve as a cautionary tale for incoming university students?
To highlight the challenges of transitioning from high school to university
How does Danielle's situation challenge the common stereotype associated with high-achieving students?
They never face setbacks or academic challenges
What does Danielle's readiness to begin second year with a new mind-set imply about her attitude towards academic improvement?
She is open to change and growth
How does Danielle's experience encourage a reevaluation of the correlation between high school success and university performance?
By questioning the relevance of high school grades
Which principle asserts that all claims must be capable of being disproven?
Falsifiability
Why is it important for scientists to consider ruling out rival hypotheses?
To avoid confirmation bias
What does the principle of 'Correlation isn't causation' warn against?
Assuming every correlation implies causation
Why is it essential for extraordinary claims to have extraordinary evidence?
To overcome confirmation bias
In the context of the text, what does 'Replicability' refer to?
The ability to duplicate study results in other experiments
Why is it crucial for researchers to distinguish between correlation and causation?
To prevent confirmation bias
Which principle highlights the necessity to consider if results can be duplicated in other studies?
'Replicability'
'Ruling out rival hypotheses' in critical thinking primarily aims to:
Overcome confirmation bias
What term is used to describe an effect that occurs because subjects expect it to happen?
Placebo effect
In psychology experiments, what refers to the consistency of measurement?
Reliability
What is the primary purpose of random assignment in experimental research?
To control confounding variables
Which of the following is a common problem that may occur in psychology experiments due to participants changing their behavior when they know they are being studied?
Hawthorne effect
In experimental psychology, what is the term used for the manipulation of the independent variable?
Manipulation
What ethical issue in psychology research is highlighted in the text?
Excessive exaggeration of findings
In psychology, what does the term 'pseudosymmetry' refer to?
Creating scientific controversy where there is none
Which action raises ethical concerns in psychology research according to the text?
Adjusting graph axes to highlight certain aspects
What common problem in experiments does the text warn against in psychology research?
Truncated line graph
What type of experiment in psychology should researchers be cautious of according to the text?
Studies with excessive exaggeration of findings
What is an ethical concern associated with case studies in psychology?
Potential invasion of privacy due to detailed study of individuals
Which issue is commonly encountered in survey research that researchers must be cautious about?
Sampling bias leading to unrepresentative samples
What is a potential limitation of correlational research in psychology?
Difficulty in establishing causation between variables
What is a common issue researchers face when using survey questionnaires in psychological research?
Unreliable or inaccurate responses from participants
Which characteristic distinguishes the halo effect in psychology research?
Making an overall judgment based on one trait
What should psychologists do in cases where full disclosure of experimental procedures could influence the results?
Conduct debriefing sessions with the participants
How should researchers handle the release of research records according to ethical guidelines?
Ensure that research records are confidential unless participants consent to their release
In psychology experiments requiring deception, what is the purpose of the debriefing process?
To inform participants about the deception used and discuss the research with them
What is the significance of competence for researchers in the field of psychology?
To work within their own limits of knowledge and skills
How do participants typically respond to experiments involving deception, as indicated in studies?
They usually find such experiments more interesting than nondeception experiments
Why do psychologists adhere to ethical principles of research?
To protect the rights of human participants in studies
Which of the following is a common problem in psychological experiments?
Failure to obtain informed consent
How do psychologists evaluate the measures they use in experiments?
By ensuring the measures are consistent and reliable
What is a key characteristic of good experimental methods in psychology?
Using random assignment to groups
What type of experiment in psychology involves manipulating an independent variable and observing its effects on a dependent variable?
Experimental study
Which type of statistics in psychology helps determine if findings can be applied to a larger population?
Inferential statistics
In psychology experiments, what term is used to describe how loosely or tightly clustered the scores are in a data set?
Dispersion
Why is it important for psychologists to consider the confidence interval in their statistical analysis?
To determine if data is significant
What aspect of statistical significance indicates that a finding is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone?
Probability less than 1 in 20
In psychology research, what do psychologists use Inferential Statistics for?
To generalize findings
Which subfield of psychology focuses on examining the biological basis for behavior?
Physiological psychology
What type of psychology focuses on maladaptive behavior, its causes, consequences, and treatment?
Abnormal psychology
Which subfield of psychology examines how people are affected by social situations?
Social psychology
What does industrial-organizational psychology primarily focus on?
Workplace behavior and performance
Which subfield of psychology aims to understand the function of age on behavior?
Developmental psychology
What is the main focus of experimental psychology?
Manipulating variables to study behavior
Which type of psychology is concerned with exploring issues related to attitudes, impressions, and group behaviors?
Social psychology
What is the key difference between an experimental group and a control group in a valid experiment?
The level of the independent variable
To control for the placebo effect in an experiment, subjects should:
Not know which group they are placed into
What is the term used to describe participants changing their behavior because they know they are being studied?
Hawthorne effect
When evaluating measures in psychology, what does reliability refer to?
Consistency of measurement
What is the main purpose of random assignment of participants to conditions in an experiment?
To minimize pre-existing differences between groups
Which method helps counter the experimenter expectancy effect unintentionally biasing results?
Double-blind procedure
In the context of experimental research, what is the primary purpose of debriefing participants after a study?
To provide additional information and clarify any misconceptions
Which of the following is a common challenge faced when using survey questionnaires in psychological research?
Difficulty in generalizing findings
What distinguishes correlational research from experimental research?
Experimental research aims to establish cause-effect relationships
What is a key advantage of using longitudinal studies in psychological research?
Captures changes over time
Which type of survey method allows researchers to make observations without influencing the environment?
Naturalistic observation surveys
When conducting correlational research, what common misconception should researchers avoid?
Assuming causation based on correlation
What is a major limitation of case studies according to the text?
They cannot generalize as individuals are unique
Which effect in survey research is described as rating all responses in a similar way, either negatively or positively?
Leniency effect
In correlational research, what is the primary focus of studying two or more variables?
Determining if variables are related to each other
What distinguishes interviews from questionnaires in the context of surveys?
Questionnaires involve written forms for responses
What advantage does longitudinal study provide that surveys may lack?
It involves studying people over an extended period of time
What is a potential challenge faced by researchers in experimental research when trying to establish causation?
Confounding variables
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