When Jude is practicing on his own, he can run the 400 meters in 60 seconds. However, when he is running against a competitor he is able to run the 400 meters in just over 56 seconds. The improvement in Jude's performance when he runs against a competitor is consistent with the concept of:
a. social facilitation
b. social interference
c. normative social influence
d. a self-serving bias
A
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a. Yes, this has largely been validated. b. No, there is no research evidence to support the claim. c. Yes, for men, but not for women. d. No? instead, the fixation leads to traits such as sloppiness and carelessness.
Sasha researches the new cars based on their safety ratings. It is important to Sasha that the new car she buys be very safe on the road. After much research, she decides on a Volvo. On her way to the Volvo dealership, Sasha witnesses a terrible car accident involving a Volvo that now looks like an accordion. Sasha buys a Saab, as she uses the __________________ in her new car purchase decision.
A. representativeness heuristic B. availability heuristic C. base rate analysis D. confirmation bias
What is the biological effect of MAO inhibitors?
a) increases availability of serotonin b) decreases availability of serotonin c) increases availability of acetylcholine d) decreases availability of acetylcholine
Which type of memory is demonstrated earliest in infants?
Associative memory Explicit memory Implicit memory Focused memory