What does the Wason Selection task tell us about seeking confirmation of our beliefs versus seeking falsification of our beliefs? Why does switching your choice lead to better odds in the long run?

Module Six Lab Worksheet Template

Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. All responses to lab questions should be in your own words or paraphrased.

Monty Hall Lab
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Strategy Winning Percent
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Lab Questions
Did your results match those predicted as described in the output? Explain how your results did or did not match the prediction.
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Why does switching your choice lead to better odds in the long run?
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Wason Selection Lab
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Condition Mean Number of Cards Correct
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Lab Questions
Why should we expect that the proportion correct should be higher for the thematic rules?
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What does the Wason Selection task tell us about seeking confirmation of our beliefs versus seeking falsification of our beliefs?
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Risky Decisions Lab
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Condition Less Risky More Risky
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Lab Questions
Did you get the predicted results? If so, how so? If not, why not?
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What does this study demonstrate? In other words, what is the main point of this experiment?
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Module Question

What is the relevance of the Wason Selection task and Risky Decisions for financial decisions?

What does the Wason Selection task tell us about seeking confirmation of our beliefs versus seeking falsification of our beliefs? Why does switching your choice lead to better odds in the long run?
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