"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general "rule of thumb" for solving a common academic problem called?
a) an insight
b) a script
c) a heuristic
d) a hierarchy
ANS: C, Problem solving "rules of thumb" are termed heuristics.
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a. ineffective at motivating behavior b. innate motivators c. stimuli that are not as important as primary reinforcers d. stimuli consistently associated with reinforcement
Which of the following is the title of the book that classifies psychological disorders and lists the symptoms of each diagnosis?
a. The Stafford Handbook of Psychiatric Diagnosis b. The Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders c. The International Mental Illness Tome d. The American Standard Diagnostic Encyclopedia
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Adoption studies of intelligence suggest that:
a. Genetic factors are the sole determinant of intelligence b. Family environment more strongly determines intelligence than genetics c. Both genetics and environment contribute to intelligence d. It is possible to rule out confounding factors and make reliable conclusions