Quantum physics and human psychology

Describe the “observer effect” and how this quantum physics concept may apply to research in psychology.

Q: What is the observer effect? The idea that people’s behavior changes when they are aware that they are being observed is known as the observer effect.

What is an example of the observer effect?

A common example is checking the pressure in an automobile tire; this is difficult to do without letting out some of the air, thus changing the pressure. Similarly, seeing non-luminous objects requires light hitting the object, and causing it to reflect that light.

What is quantum cognition and how is it applied to psychology?

Quantum cognition is a new research program that uses mathematical principles from quantum theory as a framework to explain human cognition, including judgment and decision making, concepts, reasoning, memory, and perception. This research is not concerned with whether the brain is a quantum computer.

What is an example of observer bias in psychology?

Observer bias is when the results of an experiment are influenced by a researcher’s expectations. For example, If you expect that a certain place will be dirty and smelly, you might be more likely to notice trash or bad smells than if you expected the place to be clean and pleasant.