Introduction to Psychology Science
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What do all psychologists have in common?

  • They focus on philosophical approaches
  • They primarily use intuition
  • They rely on scientific methods (correct)
  • They all conduct clinical assessments

    • Which group of psychologists uses existing research to improve people's lives?

  • Social psychologists
  • Research psychologists
  • Industrial-organizational psychologists (correct)
  • Developmental psychologists

    • In what way are all humans considered 'everyday scientists'?

  • They are all psychologists by profession
  • They rely solely on intuition for decision-making
  • They conduct formal research experiments daily
  • They have a natural curiosity and interest in understanding the world (correct)

    • Why do people collect data according to the text?

    <p>To aid in predicting behavior and understanding the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common problem with the way people collect and interpret data in their everyday lives?

    <p>Accepting explanations without thorough testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do eyewitnesses to violent crimes often experience?

    <p>Extreme confidence in their identifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study reported in the Journal of Consumer Research demonstrate about people's behavior?

    <p>They frequently prefer brand names with their own name letters without realizing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key finding mentioned about eyewitness confidence in their identifications?

    <p>Eyewitnesses are equally confident whether correct or incorrect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what does the term 'motivational biases' refer to?

    <p>Biases that influence perceptions based on motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue highlighted by psychologists regarding people's perceptions?

    <p>Being influenced by cognitive and motivational biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the science of psychology important for both researchers and practitioners?

    <p>To enhance the everyday life of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can all humans be considered 'everyday scientists'?

    <p>By collecting data to understand behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do psychologist-practitioners like clinical psychologists primarily do with existing research?

    <p>Use it to enhance the everyday life of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people act as 'everyday scientists' when trying to understand personal failures?

    <p>Trying to determine the causes and solutions for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what is a key reason why people may accept explanations for events without thoroughly testing them?

    <p>They are not particularly thorough in data collection and interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is a potential consequence of people adopting explanations for events as truth without considering other possibilities?

    <p>Erroneous conclusions and inaccurate beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study reported in the Journal of Consumer Research reveal about people's brand preferences?

    <p>People show subconscious preferences for brand names related to their own name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do eyewitnesses to violent crimes often display high confidence in their identifications?

    <p>Due to the influence of cognitive biases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do psychologists Fiske & Taylor (2007) contribute to our understanding of human behavior based on the text?

    <p>They highlight cognitive and motivational biases influencing perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that people can be misled in forming beliefs about extrasensory perception (ESP) or astrology?

    <p>By accepting explanations without proper verification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Commonalities Among Psychologists

    • All psychologists, whether researchers or practitioners, rely on existing research to improve people's lives.

    Everyday Scientists

    • Humans are considered 'everyday scientists' because they naturally collect data, form hypotheses, and test explanations to understand the world around them.
    • People collect data to make sense of their experiences and the world around them.

    Limitations of Human Perception

    • A common problem with the way people collect and interpret data in their everyday lives is that they often jump to conclusions and accept explanations without thorough testing.
    • Eyewitnesses to violent crimes often experience high confidence in their identifications, which can be misleading.

    Biases and Influences

    • The term 'motivational biases' refers to the tendency for people to accept explanations that justify their desires or motivations, rather than seeking objective truth.
    • Psychologists note that people's perceptions are often influenced by biases and heuristics that can lead to faulty conclusions.

    Importance of Psychology

    • The science of psychology is important for both researchers and practitioners because it helps them understand human behavior and make evidence-based decisions.

    Practitioner Psychologists

    • Psychologist-practitioners, such as clinical psychologists, primarily use existing research to improve people's lives and inform their practice.

    Heuristics and Biases

    • When trying to understand personal failures, people act as 'everyday scientists' by collecting data, forming hypotheses, and testing explanations, but are often susceptible to biases and heuristics.
    • One key reason people may accept explanations for events without thorough testing is that they tend to rely on mental shortcuts and rules of thumb rather than systematic reasoning.
    • A potential consequence of people adopting explanations for events as truth without considering other possibilities is that they may miss alternative explanations or overlook important details.

    Human Behavior

    • A study reported in the Journal of Consumer Research demonstrated that people's behavior is influenced by subtle cues, such as the shape of a product's package.
    • The same study revealed that people's brand preferences can be influenced by unconscious factors.

    Expert Insights

    • Fiske & Taylor (2007) contribute to our understanding of human behavior by highlighting the role of motivational biases in shaping our perceptions and explanations.

    Misconceptions and Misattribution

    • The text suggests that people can be misled in forming beliefs about extrasensory perception (ESP) or astrology by accepting anecdotal evidence and ignoring contradictory evidence.

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