Automatic processing can be a disadvantage when people

a. ride a bicycle. c. name the color of words (Stroop effect).
b. discriminate between unfamiliar letters. d. fly jet aircraft.


C

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In context of the cultural differences in explanatory styles, Japanese college students were found to be more _____ than American students

a. optimistic c. radical b. pessimistic d. sensation seeking

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a. Ethical review c. Informed consent b. Debriefing d. Confidentiality

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a. Because we know our sample is not representative. b. Because it is possible we are being misled by sampling error. c. Because we want to describe the characteristics of the population. d. Because we need to be certain we make the correct decision.

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