In what way is the human mind like a giant filing cabinet?

What will be an ideal response?


Millions of pieces of categorized information are stored inside the mind. When a person hears a term like “musician,” he or she flips through those files quickly to see what is categorized inside the files that fit that term. He or she then pulls all the information from that file and uses it to assess the current person being dubbed a “musician.”

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There is some element of risk involved when someone expresses ideas, facts, and opinions in a group

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Schutz's interpersonal needs include

a. romance, belonging, and safety. b. affection, inclusion and control. c. physiological and psychological needs. d. affection and our sense of self and self-respect.

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When the alterations in a particular variable under specific conditions always produces the same effect in another variable, that establishes a/an ________ relationship

a. phenomenal b. inverse c. interactive d. causal

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Active listeners

A. are often distracted to other listeners B. apply the same goals to every speech C. usually set listening goals and listen to main ideas D. ignore the speaker nonverbal cues

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