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AP Psychology
Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.7
Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
5.7 Introduction to Thinking and Problem Solving
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What is an innovative experiment to test the impact of confirmation bias on problem-solving?
Ask participants to rate their own susceptibility to confirmation bias and link these ratings with self-reported problem-solving skills.
Observe individuals' problem-solving behavior in real-life situations, looking for signs of confirmation bias.
Interview people about their experiences with confirmation bias in daily life and correlate those experiences with reported problem-solving success.
Design a task where solution strategies are ambiguous then manipulate exposure to information that either confirms or contradicts initial hypotheses.
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AP Psychology - 5.7 Introduction to Thinking and Problem Solving
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