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Confirmation Bias
A tendency to search for information that confirms a personal bias TERM 2
Overconfidence
DEFINITION 2 A tendency to over estimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments TERM 3
Exaggerated
Fear
DEFINITION 3 opposite of being over confident TERM 4
Belief Perseverance
DEFINITION 4 The tendency to cling to our beliefs in the face of contrary evidence TERM 5
Children never exposed to any language by
the age of...
DEFINITION 5 7 gradually will lose the ability to master language
Howard
Gardner
supports the idea that intelligence comes in multiple forms. Proposed 8 types of intelligences TERM 7
8 types of intelligences
DEFINITION 7
- Linguistic 2. Logical- mathematical 3. Musical 4. Spatial 5. Bodily-kinestetic TERM 8
David Wechsler
DEFINITION 8 Developed the Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) Children Scale (WISC)- intelligence test for school age kids They measure the overall intelligence and 11 other aspects TERM 9
Principles of Test Construction
DEFINITION 9 For test to be acceptable it must fulfill the criteria: standardization reliability Validity TERM 10
Flynn Effect
DEFINITION 10 Intelligence scores have risen steadily by an average of 27 points. This phenomenon is known as the Flynn Effect
Body Mass Index
BMI is determined by height and weight TERM 17
Plan to Lose Weight
DEFINITION 17 when you are motivated, begin a weight-loss program, minimize your exposure to tempting foods, exercise, and forgive yourself for lapses TERM 18
Why People Do Not Use Contraception
DEFINITION 18
- Ignorance 2. Guilt Related to Sexual Activity 3. Minimal Communication 4. Alcohol Use 5. Mass Media TERM 19
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
DEFINITION 19
- High Intelligence 2. Religiosity 3. Father Presence 4. Learning Programs TERM 20
Desire to
Achieve
DEFINITION 20 Emotional Roots: associated with positive emotions Cognitive Roots: Raising Expectations
Attitudes Towards
Work
- Job: Necessary way to make money 2. Career: Opportunity to advance from 1 position to the next 3. Calling: Fulfilling a socially useful activity
