Psych 105 - Psychological Misconceptions: Recent Scientific Advances and Unresolved Issues Flashcards
Recent Scientific Advances and Unresolved Issues, why do erroneous beliefs about psychology matter?
They impact serious challenges for laypersons, attorneys, and policy makers who need to think critically about psychological info. in everyday life.
Recent Scientific Advances and Unresolved Issues, what are the many sources of these erroneous beliefs?
TV, internet, social media and everyday conversations
How would you describe the two modes of thinking positioned by the dual process theory of cognition?
Type 1
a fast, intuitive mode that relies on experience and heuristics (mental shortcuts or rules of thumb).
Type 2
a slower, deliberate, more effortful mode that relies on a rational, analytical approach.
How is each associated with the acceptance/rejection of misconceptions?
Type 1 is more likely to accept misconceptions
Type 2 is more likely to reject misconceptions
According to the authors, what is the best way to reduce misconceptions? Why should it work?
Engage and challenge their perceptions to invoke & engage type 2 thinking.
Research on efforts to dispel psychological misconceptions suggests that refutational approaches, that is, educational practices that explicitly activate misconceptions and then debunk them with contrary evidence, can be effective in dispelling misconceptions in psychology.
