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The textbook discusses the self-correcting nature of science as it applies to social psychology. The idea here is that, over time, erroneous conclusions are revised appropriately, because ____.
 
  a. most research in social psychology builds off of prior research relatively slowly and systematically
  b. common sense will override conclusions that are obviously incorrect
  c. most psychologists study a single topic for their entire careers, and will notice if they made mistakes earlier
  d. every 20-30 years, researchers revisit old topics and replicate all of the old research

Question 2

Extreme stress negatively impacts people's judgment and performance because it leads people to ____.
 
  a. ignore relevant information
  b. do too many things at once
  c. act in an individualistic rather than collectivistic manner
  d. go into an alternate reality as a coping mechanism



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scottmt

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Answer to Question 1

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Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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