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How does John Gottman's research use 'thin slicing' to predict marital success?
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Gottman analyzes brief interactions between couples to make highly accurate predictions about the success of their marriages.
What was the initial impression of the kuros statue presented to the Getty Museum in 1983?
Initial indicators, including style analysis, documentation review, and scientific testing, suggested the kuros was genuine.
What role does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) play in understanding unconscious biases?
The IAT measures unconscious biases, revealing discrepancies between individuals' conscious and unconscious beliefs.
What potential societal benefit is discussed concerning improving snap judgments?
Educating people to better manage their unconscious reactions could lead to improved decisions and better societal outcomes.
How did Paul Van Riper's approach challenge conventional military strategies in the Millennium Challenge 2002?
Van Riper used intuition and quick decision-making, successfully defying conventional strategies in the military simulation.
Describe the 'adaptive unconscious' as explained in the text.
The adaptive unconscious acts like an autopilot for the brain, enabling rapid decision-making and judgments without conscious thought.
How do experts' instincts challenge lengthy investigations in assessing authenticity?
Experts' instincts can sometimes reveal inaccuracies in lengthy investigations, as their immediate unease can indicate doubts despite scientific claims.
What was the University of Iowa gambling game's implication on decision-making under pressure?
The experiment showed that participants' stress responses and behavior changed before they consciously understood the game, indicating the brain's use of rapid, unconscious strategies.
What experiment illustrated the fast and frugal thinking of the brain?
The University of Iowa gambling game experiment demonstrated the brain's fast and frugal thinking in decision-making before conscious awareness.
What was the critical issue in the Amadou Diallo case study discussed?
The critical issue was the police officers' misjudgments made under stress, which led to a tragic outcome and illustrated a breakdown in reading intentions.
What consumer behavior misunderstanding occurred with 'New Coke'?
The failure of New Coke highlighted a misunderstanding of consumer preferences when predicting success based on consumer testing.
What error is highlighted in the 'Warren Harding Error' chapter, and why is it significant?
The error is making judgments based on superficial qualities, such as Harding's appearance, which can lead to significant decision-making mistakes.
Why are 'quick expert instincts' sometimes valued over scientific analysis?
Because they can reveal underlying inaccuracies and doubts in ways that scientific analysis may overlook.
How do 'snap judgments' and 'first impressions' play a role as discussed in the conclusion?
Snap judgments and first impressions are significant, but they need to be understood and controlled to prevent errors in decision-making.
In what way does stress influence the ability to make accurate instantaneous assessments, as discussed in the text?
Stress can impair the ability to read intentions accurately, leading to misjudgments and poor decision-making under pressure.
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