Unraveling Dichotomies

The fallacy of false alternatives occurs when a question is framed as having only two options, thereby eliminating the middle ground or other possible alternatives. This can lead to a biased or limited understanding of the topic at hand.

Heritability (h2) is a descriptive statistic that measures the degree of population variation in a trait that is attributed to genetic differences. It helps to quantify the extent to which genes play a role in influencing behavior or characteristics.

Twin studies utilize correlations to establish a systematic relationship between Twin 1 and Twin 2, providing insights into the similarities and differences between them. Additionally, they analyze the variation in traits between twins to determine how much information one twin can provide about the other.

<p>Establishing if height is genetically determined serves as a simpler starting point to understand the influence of genes on behavior and characteristics. Once this is established, more complex questions about psychological traits can be explored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or tendencies that lead to systematic errors in thinking. Some examples include confirmation bias, where we seek information that confirms our existing beliefs, and availability bias, where we rely on immediate examples that come to mind. Essentialist traps refer to the tendency to categorize things into fixed, unchanging categories, which may overlook the complexity and fluidity of certain concepts or traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers