Cognitive psychology focuses on studying ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: Thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions
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What term is used to describe the emotional reliving of past traumatic experiences?
a. abreaction b. dissociation c. iatrogenesis d. prosopagnosia
Both psychologists and lawyers attempt to gather evidence that is both valid and reliabe.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In an experiment, a researcher attempts to create situations where support for one position indicates a lack of support for other positions. This is an application of the critical thinking principle of _____
Fill in the blank with correct word
Nora's grandfather lived to be 87, and her father is still alive at the age of 98. Nora concludes that longevity is inherited and anticipates a very long life. Nora should know that
A) there is no reliable data on the heritability of longevity, and random factors probably contributed to the long lives of her relatives. B) the current generation is experiencing a shorter lifespan than the previous generation due to environmental toxins and limited physical activity. C) rather than inheriting longevity directly, people probably inherit risk factors that influence their chances of dying earlier or later. D) the heritability of longevity is approximately 0.95, indicating that longevity is directly related to genetic factors.