Lateralization refers to which of the following?
a) the idea that the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body
b) the notion that each hemisphere of the brain specializes in particular functions
c) the procedure in which the corpus callosum is severed
d) the inability to produce speech
Answer: b
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a. Hollywood heuristic b. "what is beautiful is good" effect c. social allergy effect d. beauty factor
An elderly lady is greatly impressed by an astrologer who describes her as physically vigorous, innovative, and artistically creative. Her reaction to this flattering description is an example of
a. uncritical acceptance. b. the confirmation bias. c. the Gall effect. d. the confusion of cause and effect.
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a) get regular exercise b) make your bed as comfortable as possible c) try to nap as much as possible. d) it is better to go to bed at about the same time every night.
Implicit measures of prejudice are designed to measure subconscious associations between
A. concepts and attitudes. B. memories and attitudes. C. concepts and memories. D. concepts and behaviors.