The predicted outcome of an experiment or an educated guess about what is controlling a behavior is called a(n)
a. theory.
b. law.
c. hypothesis.
d. experiment.
C
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According to developmental psychologist William Damon, when 15-year-old Bruno is asked, "How do you know that someone is your best friend?" it is highly likely that he responded, __________.
A. "Because a friend is someone who shares possessions with you" B. "Because a friend is someone you can talk to about things that are bothering you" C. "Because I like to play and have fun with my best friend" D. "Because a friend is somebody who is kind and puts my feelings first"
The shortage of therapists in many areas had led to an increased focus on
a. delivering therapy over the phone and Internet. b. broadening access to medication. c. minimizing the importance of therapy. d. seeking alternatives to therapy.
Newell and Simon were early pioneers in designing computer programs that could solve problems. Their research program was based on the idea that problem solving is a process that involves
a. insight. b. algorithms. c. parity. d. search.
Cassie knew that her radio only worked if it was by her window in her high-rise apartment. When her cell phone wasn't getting a signal in a big office building, she tried moving to the window to improve reception. Cassie's problem solving strategy is characteristic of:
a. the working backward heuristic b. the availability heuristic c. the searching for analogies heuristic d. a means-ends analysis