Question

the propensity to resolve discrepancies between pre - existing schemas and new information in the direction of assimilation rather than accommodation, even at the expense of distorting the information itself is called:
accommodation error
assimilation bias
post - hoc error
barnum effect
bidirectional causation
question 28
______ is the act of thinking about thinking; engaging in a critical analysis and evaluation of the thinking process.
metathinking
bidirectional causation
barnum effect
assimilation bias
post - hoc error
question 29
according to evolutionary psychologist, geoffrey miller, the brain, like the peacocks tail, is designed through evolution to ____________
help in case of bad weather
help in searching for food
intimidate enemies
attract attention of enemies
attract the opposite sex

Explanation:

• For the first question, assimilation bias is the tendency to resolve discrepancies in favor of assimilation over accommodation, even if it distorts information.
• For the second question, metathinking is the act of thinking about thinking and analyzing the thinking process.
• For the third question, according to Geoffrey Miller, the brain, like a peacock's tail, evolved to attract the opposite - sex as a form of sexual selection.

Answer:

1. B. assimilation bias
2. A. metathinking
3. E. attract the opposite sex