Two groups of physicians were asked to predict the incidence of breast cancer among women who showed abnormalities on a mammogram screen. One group (group A) was told, "10 out of every 1,000 women actually have breast cancer." The second group (group B) was told, "1% of women actually have breast cancer." The result was that:
A) nearly half of both groups got the right answer.
B) nearly half of group A but less than 10% of group B got the right answer.
C) less than 10% of group A but nearly half of group B got the right answer.
D) less than 10% of both groups got the right answer.
B) nearly half of group A but less than 10% of group B got the right answer.
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A. restoration B. pliability C. regeneration D. plasticity
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Without rehearsal, short-term memory fades in less than 30 seconds 2. Without rehearsal, information cannot be stored in short-term memory beyond about 5 seconds 3. We can hold about seven meaningful pieces of information in our short-term memory 4. “Working memory” refers to active maintenance of information in sensory storage 5. The executive functions of working memory occur in the occipital lobe of the brain
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. LSD is extracted from certain types of mushrooms 2. LSD was discovered by Timothy Leary 3. Animals will not work to self-administer LSD 4. Hallucinogens produce a strong physical dependence and have serious overdose potential 5. The active psychoactive drug in marijuana is THC
Most males are "left-brained," while most females are "right-brained."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false