Why Half the Psychology Studies You Cite Don't Replicate

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main idea of "Why Half the Psychology Studies You Cite Don't Replicate"?

   1. The famous 'marshmallow test' didn't replicate.
   2. Use AI as the final authority for the whole decision
   3. Avoid checking the answer once it sounds polished
   4. Focus only on speed instead of judgment

2. Which concept is most central to "Why Half the Psychology Studies You Cite Don't Replicate"?

   1. p-hacking
   2. replication crisis
   3. meta-analysis
   4. preregistration

3. Which use of AI fits this topic best?

   1. Let the AI decide what matters without your review
   2. Use the answer before checking whether it fits the situation
   3. The Stanford Marshmallow Test (1972): the famous 'kids who delay gratification do better in life' finding was largely.
   4. Use the first answer without checking it

4. What should a careful learner remember about "The rule"?

   1. Use AI to draft or organize ideas about replication crisis, then verify before acting.
   2. Skip the context so the tool can guess faster
   3. Treat the output as private even after sharing it online
   4. Use the answer without checking the source

5. You want to use AI after this lesson. What is the safest next step?

   1. Act immediately because the AI answer is written clearly
   2. Use the AI answer as a draft, then check it against a reliable source.
   3. Hide uncertainty so the final answer looks cleaner
   4. Use private or sensitive details before checking permission

6. How should AI output about replication crisis be treated?

   1. As proof that no other source is needed
   2. As a replacement for context, consent, or expert review
   3. As a draft or helper output that still needs human judgment and verification
   4. As something that becomes correct when it sounds confident

7. Name one way to verify an AI answer about replication crisis.

8. Which action would help you apply "Why Half the Psychology Studies You Cite Don't Replicate" responsibly?

   1. Use the tool to avoid thinking through the tradeoff
   2. Keep going even if the output conflicts with a trusted source
   3. Use the first answer without checking it
   4. Amy Cuddy's Power Posing (2010): the 'stand in a Wonder Woman pose for 2 minutes and your hormones change' finding has not replicated.