Wason (1960, 1972) identified three general strategies that his participants used for hypothesis testing. What are they?

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Wason identified verification, thinking about alternatives, and falsification as three general strategies used by participants for hypothesis testing. Verification involves looking for evidence that supports a hypothesis, thinking about alternatives involves considering different possible explanations, and falsification involves seeking evidence that contradicts the hypothesis.

Wason (1960, 1972) Identified Three General Strategies That His Participants