16 Questions
Which of the following is NOT listed as an everyday error in reasoning in the text?
Confirmation Bias
What is the main reason for errors in logic when analyzing the social world, according to the text?
Unconscious participation in the social world
What profession is used as a comparison to illustrate the need for effective professional practice?
Social Workers
In the example from the text, what did the person do when they arrived in the country with their cats?
They let the cats roam freely outside
What type of discourse does the text mention as being prone to everyday errors in reasoning?
Unreflective discourse
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an everyday error in reasoning in the text?
Inconsistent Decision Making
What is the person's error in reasoning according to the given text?
Selective observation or inaccurate observation. She observed the cats at the outside door only once.
What is an example of selective observation?
Choosing to look only at things that are in line with our preferences or beliefs.
What is an example of inaccurate observation mentioned in the text?
Observations based on faulty perceptions of empirical reality.
What does overgeneralization refer to?
Concluding that what we have observed or what we know to be true applies to all similar cases.
Why do different observers may perceive the same situation differently?
Because they interpret it differently.
What does resistance to change refer to in the context of the given text?
Being quick to conclude that there is no need to change one's approach.
What is the implication of different observers interpreting the same situation differently?
It highlights the influence of personal biases and perspectives on perception.
In what situations can errors of selective and inaccurate observation often occur?
In casual conversation and everyday observation of the world around us.
What do inaccurate observations lead to?
Faulty perceptions of empirical reality.
What is the potential consequence of overgeneralization?
Ignoring exceptions and individual differences.
Test your knowledge on the contents of Social Work Research Methods-1 Week 1, covering topics like Introduction, Everyday Errors in Reasoning, and The Social Scientific Approach. Gain insights into the skills essential for effective professional practice.
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