In thinking about a major assignment that is due in one week, Jacey focuses on the tasks to be accomplished and how she thinks she will approach each task
She does not spend much time thinking about how long similar tasks have taken her in the past. As a result, Jacey is likely to underestimate the amount of time needed for the assignment. This is probably because Jacey has ________. a) fallen prey to the negativity bias
b) activated an inappropriate schema
c) entered a planning or narrative mode of thought
d) never attempted a similar type of assignment in the past
d
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A. experiment; cross-sectional B. experiment; longitudinal C. quasi-experiment; cross-sectional D. quasi-experiment; longitudinal
Paula has always wanted to be a doctor. It's the occupation that was chosen by both her mother and her grandmother. She's never considered being anything else. According to Marcia, which identity status does Paula represent?
a. Moratorium b. Foreclosure c. Diffusion d. Achievement
The continued change in the problem behavior following the use of extinction is referred to as:
a. generalization b. maintenance c. spontaneous recovery d. chaining
Sense receptors are like military scouts who scan the terrain for signs of activity
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.