In a cognitive psychology class, students learned about several studies on perceptual reasoning ability. In one study, there was little diversity in the study participants; the participants were all White men. In all of the other studies, the study participants were more diverse and representative. Based on what you know about the field of multiculturalism, in which year was the study that included only White males MOST likely done?

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Studies with limited diversity, such as those including only White males, are more characteristic of earlier research periods, such as the 1950s, before the push for more inclusive and representative research practices became prominent.

In a Cognitive Psychology Class, Students Learned About Several Studies