Dr. Steele and Dr. Loftus Insights

The video features Dr. Elizabeth Loftus and Dr. Claude Steele discussing their careers and research in psychology. Dr. Loftus shares her journey from mathematics to psychology, focusing on false memories and their implications. Dr. Steele discusses stereotype threat and its impact on minority students' performance. Both experts offer advice to students interested in psychology and recommend resources for further learning.

What game show did Dr. Elizabeth Loftus appear on?

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

• Jeopardy!

• Wheel of Fortune

• The Price is Right

What was Dr. Loftus' initial major in college?

• Biology

• Psychology

• Physics

• Mathematics

What type of memory did Dr. Loftus initially study?

• Procedural memory

• Semantic memory

• Sensory memory

• Episodic memory

What is a false memory?

• A memory that is distorted or entirely fabricated

• A memory that is forgotten

• A memory that is repressed

• A memory that is enhanced

Which of the following is a book co-authored by Dr. Loftus?

• Thinking, Fast and Slow

• Outliers

• The Power of Habit

• The Myth of Repressed Memory

What is the main focus of Dr. Claude Steele's research?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Developmental psychology

• Stereotype threat

• Behavioral economics

What inspired Dr. Steele to pursue social psychology?

• His interest in mathematics

• His fascination with biology

• His love for reading novels

• His passion for teaching

According to Dr. Steele, what is often overemphasized in American culture?

• Luck

• Networking

• Ability

• Hard work

What advice does Dr. Steele give to students about taking tests?

• Avoid studying with others

• View the test as a definitive measure of ability

• Relax and enjoy the process

• Cram the night before

Which author does Dr. Steele recommend for students interested in social psychology?

• Daniel Kahneman

• Malcolm Gladwell

• Steven Pinker

• Angela Duckworth