Wason (1960, 1972) identified three general strategies that his participants used for hypothesis testing. All of the following are included EXCEPT:

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The three general strategies identified by Wason for hypothesis testing are verification (seeking evidence that confirms the hypothesis), thinking about alternatives (seeking evidence that disconfirms the hypothesis), and falsification (actively seeking evidence that contradicts the hypothesis). Correlation is not one of the strategies identified by Wason.

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