Bridgette is asked, "how many uses can you think of for a brick?" and generates a list of 12 very different functions for which a brick can be used. As a measure of creativity, Bridgette has engaged in ______________.
A. convergent thinking
B. deductive reasoning
C. confirmation bias
D. divergent thinking
Answer: D
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a. computer c. camera b. camera d. digital clock
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A. a prolonged but less severe form of a manic episode that is easily treated. B. a manic episode without hallucinations or delusions. C. a manic episode that occurs without any depressive episodes. D. a shorter and less severe form of a manic episode with less impairment in functioning.
What fibers connect the two hemispheres of the brain?
a) thalamus b) cerebral cortex c) reticular formation d) corpus callosum
Which of the following is an example of direct, passive, verbal aggression?
A. calling someone a stupid jerk B. refusing to acknowledge someone's preferred name C. telling a person's significant other that they are cheating D. allowing an innocent person to be arrested when you could provide an alibi