Human Development and Confirmation Bias

<p>It follows the same subjects over an extended period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We often misconstrue randomness as order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informed Consent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps confirm findings through repeated tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide predictions to test the theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confirmation Bias = Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs Pattern Detection = Seeing patterns in random events Social Media Echo Chambers = Engaging with like-minded opinions Slanted News Sources = Getting information from biased outlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Descriptive = Method that summarizes data without making predictions Correlational = Explores the relationship between two variables Experimental = Tests a hypothesis to establish cause and effect Longitudinal = Studies the same subjects over a long period</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informed Consent = Participants are fully aware of the research details Confidentiality = Ensuring participants' data is kept private Deception = Misleading participants only when necessary Debriefing = Providing participants with information after research</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cross-Sectional = Studies different subjects at one point in time Longitudinal = Follows the same group over time Sequential = Combines elements of cross-sectional and longitudinal Experimental = Involves manipulating variables to observe effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proving Wrong = Science aims to disprove its own theories Building on Facts = Research improves understanding over time Replication = Helps identify biases in findings Testing Hypotheses = Attempts to generate falsifiable predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Media Echo Chambers = Following only friends with the same views Pattern Detection = Believing in astrology based on coincidences Getting News from Slanted Sources = Reading news from politically biased websites Confirmation Bias = Only reading studies that support personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You are entitled to your own opinion = Individual views can vary But not your own facts = Facts are objective and must be agreed upon A lot of ideas 'seem' true = Perception can be misleading Intuition isn't always reliable = Familiar ideas can feel correct but may not be</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Descriptive Research = Focuses on characterizing attributes Correlational Research = Determines associations between variables Experimental Research = Examines cause-and-effect relationships Longitudinal Research = Tracks changes over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tendency to favor and seek out information that confirms existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying contradictory information.

The tendency to perceive patterns and order in random or unpredictable events, even where none exist.

The process of actively seeking to disprove a hypothesis or theory, instead of trying to prove it.

A proposed explanation or prediction made as a starting point for further investigation in science.

Repeating a research study to confirm its results and reduce the influence of individual errors or biases.

Research that systematically observes and records behaviors in order to describe the underlying phenomena observed.

Research that investigates the relationship or association between two or more variables.

Research that manipulates one or more variables to determine their effect on other variables.

The tendency to favor and seek information that confirms existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying contradictory information.

Biases can lead us to make inaccurate conclusions, interpret information incorrectly, and resist changing our minds even when presented with evidence.

Science uses a method of falsification, actively seeking to find evidence that contradicts its own theories, which helps to ensure its accuracy.

A testable prediction based on a theory, designed to be challenged and potentially disproven through research.

Hypotheses allow scientists to break down complex phenomena into smaller questions that can be investigated and ultimately lead to a more comprehensive understanding.

Repeating a study multiple times helps to reduce the impact of individual errors or biases and increases confidence in the results.

Research that studies the same individuals or groups over a period of time, tracking changes and development.

A combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal research, using multiple groups of participants at different ages and following them over time.