Because those with "blindsight" report that they can see
nothing but still do better than chance on tests of visual stimuli, some theorized that there was a paranormal explanation for their test results. Another hypothesis is that there are alternate brain pathways for visual information in addition to just the activation of the primary visual cortex. This alternate hypothesis demonstrates which principle of critical thinking?
A) Extraordinary claims
B) Occam's Razor
C) Replicability
D) Correlation vs. causation
Answer: B
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Briefly describe the methods and results of both the Asch line-segment studies and Sherif's "autokinetic effect" studies. What are the similarities and the differences between these two research programs?
What will be an ideal response?
If several researchers follow the same procedure as the first researcher but get different results, what do we say about those results? a. They are not fictitious
b. They are not replicable. c. They are not parsimonious. d. They are not statistically significant.