Gambler’s Fallacy: Next One’s A Winner!
Have You Ever? You and your friends are playing a board game, and you are one space away from victory; three game pieces are in
Psychology
The Placebo Effect: The Power of Expectation
Problem How do you know if a drug or medication works? In an experiment, you usually have an experimental group and a control group. However,
Stereotype Threat: The Dangers of Overgeneralizations
Introduction Cassie loves math and is really good at it, probably the best in her class. Growing up, she was often told that girls can’t
The Smoky Room Experiment: Trust Your Instincts
Problem Picture this: you are the first person to get to class one day, so you sit alone and wait for your classmates and teacher
Zero-risk Bias: No Risk, No Reward
Problem Alberto is bobbing for apples at the carnival. There are two barrels with five apples each, but only one designated apple in each barrel
Little Albert Experiment: Oh, Rats!
Introduction You’re headed to the park when you see someone walking a massive German Shepherd. You make eye contact with the dog as you’re about
Identifiable Victim Effect: Monkey See, Monkey Help
The Problem On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed when police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes during an
Clustering Illusion: See the Bigger Picture
Problem During World War II, German forces laid siege on Britain with a string of bombings in central London. A handful of neighborhoods were particularly
Harlow’s Rhesus Monkey Experiments: Monkeying Around With Love
Have You Ever? You’re helping your uncle Brian watch his children at an aquarium. A fire alarm goes off, and scares your youngest cousin Cordelia.
The Marshmallow Test: You’re Hot Then You’re Cold
Have You Ever? Picture yourself in a mall, staring at a very expensive product that you really, really want – maybe a piece of clothing
