There is an interesting chapter (which I link to here) by Stanovich on the "tripartite" mind that got me thinking about research, as well as being human. Stanovich distinguishes, first, the Autonomous Set of Systems (TASS) which includes all automated parallel/associative processing. This is the set of systems that creates a "primary" representation of reality. … Continue reading Key Concepts: Dual + Process Theories and the Tripartite Theory of Mind
Mini Lectures: Illusion of Explanatory Depth
In research, we must consider our own and others' biases. The illusion of explanatory depth, described in the video below, can negatively impact the precision and plausibility of our hypotheses. It can also help explain participant behaviors. In qualitative research, we can unintentionally disrupt this illusion in our informants - prompting them to give a less … Continue reading Mini Lectures: Illusion of Explanatory Depth
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