Rozenblit and Keil (2002) asked participants to rate how wel…
Rozenblit and Keil (2002) asked participants to rate how well they understood the detailed functioning of various complex items we use in daily life (e.g., a toilet). Participants made this rating at the start of the experiment, then they were asked to write a detailed explanation of the mechnisms behind the objects function. Participants then made the rating again. Finally, participants were given a brief lecture on the mechanisms and had to rate their understanding once again. What did Rozenblit and Keil (2002) find?
Read DetailsA school administrator in a small Iowa community prohibited…
A school administrator in a small Iowa community prohibited a child with chickenpox from attending school. He said this was the first case of chickenpox in the school in 6 years, and he did not want to have an outbreak. Several parents argued to the school board that an outbreak would benefit the school in the long term. Discuss the pros and cons of allowing this child to attend school.
Read Details