The tendency to consider a personal description accurate if it is stated in very general terms is called the __________ effect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Barnum
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Dysthymic disorder refers to a mood disorder where the person feels "down in the dumps."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true about borderline personality disorder?
A. It is observed in every culture and seen in about 5% of the population. B. Emotional dysfunction is one of the best predictors of suicide in this group. C. Long-term outcomes are discouraging, with many relapsing within five years. D. A high number, almost 12%, succeed at suicide.
Speed-reading programs have been "all the rage," as they
have promised to increase your ability to read and comprehend at incredible levels. Some have even claimed to increase their reading speed to 30,000 words per minute. Research, however, has found that their actual reading speed is not nearly this high, and that their comprehension of what they read "tested miserably." Which principle of critical thinking is this problematic for? A) Replicability B) Extraordinary claims C) Occam's Razor D) Falsifiability
Temperaments are
A) patterns of enduring characteristics that differentiate people. B) the development of personality traits that cannot be observed in children. C) large changes in personality traits that occur between childhood and adulthood. D) patterns of arousal and emotionality that are consistent and enduring.