Katie is a little "different" than others. She often feels as if deceased relatives are in the room
with her. She believes she possesses a "sixth sense" by which she can read people's minds and
foretell the future.
She talks to herself frequently and often speaks to others in a meandering,
vague, although not incoherent manner. She is often unkempt, believes people are talking
about her, and tends to be socially aloof. She is most likely suffering from ______ personality
disorder.
a. schizoid c. histrionic
b. avoidant d. schizotypal
D
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Why did psychologists who reared chimpanzees as if they were children fail to teach them to talk? a. The psychologists failed to use operant conditioning
b. Chimpanzees are unable to make human sounds. c. Chimpanzees are not intelligent enough to learn to communicate. d. The psychologists punished chimpanzees for their mistakes.
In what way is Confucianism like the teachings of Aristotle and Plato?
a. They emphasize the responsibility of leaders to take charge of a group. b. Much of the focus is on etiquette and sensitivity for others. c. Their views came about during times of peace and civility and aimed to continue this. d. There exists the need for a sense of humility so that people are not overconfident.
When graphed, a significant interaction will definitely have _____
a. parallel lines b. non-parallel lines c. a crossover interaction d. none of the alternatives listed
Dr. Fortner is discussing cognitive psychology with his introductory psychology class and says that we act as cognitive misers when making judgments about others or making decisions. What does Dr. Fortner mean with this statement?
A) We are frequently incorrect in our judgments and decision making. B) We value accuracy in our judgments and decisions. C) We are lazy and conserve mental energy by simplifying the world. D) We will use heuristics only as long as they give us the correct answer