01:830:321 Study Guide - Final Guide: Confirmation Bias, Belief Perseverance, Attribution Bias
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The scientific method: elop (empirical, logical, objective, public) Theories: an organized set of principles used to explain observed phenomenon. Usually evaluated in terms of three criteria, simplicity, comprehensiveness. Operations variable: the way you measure the conceptual variable. Correlational designs: represents the strength of the relationship between two variables. Causism: the tendency for researches to imply causality. 5 ways we can learn about the self: introspection, perception of our own behavior. Self-perception theory: when internal cues are difficult to interpret, people gain insight by observing their own behavior. Facial feedback hypothesis: changes in facial expression can lead to changes in the subjective experience of emotions. Over justification effect: getting a reward makes you not like to do it any longer: influences of other people. Social comparison theory: when uncertain about our abilities or opinions, we evaluate self through comparisons with similar others. Tend to remember more recent events, except for reminiscene: autobiographical memories peaks and transient (cid:498)firsts(cid:499, culture.
