When newspaper or magazine articles claim the effectiveness of some product or service, it is wise to
a. realize that the authenticity of the report has been thoroughly checked by the media.
b. be wary of overly complex explanations.
c. remember that truth is often stranger than fiction.
d. consider the source of the information.
D
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A slogan of Siegler's adaptive strategy choice model might be,
a. "Never give an inch.". b. "A stitch in time saves nine.". c. "There is more than one way to skin a cat.". d. "Seeking success is better than avoiding failure.".
Baumeister and Steinhilber's (1984) study of the "home-field disadvantage" in World Series baseball games is a good example of:
A) an archival study B) a quasi-experiment C) a natural experiment D) all of these
Which of the following refers to a widespread belief that a particular group poses a threat to society?
A. false negativity B. moral panic C. presupposition D. coercion
A drug that elevates the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by blocking an enzyme that deactivates these neurotransmitters would most likely be used to treat:
a. psychosis. b. dissociative identity disorder. c. bipolar disorder. d. depression.