Selective combination is the
a. ability to evaluate new problems by associating them with old information or with problems already solved.
b. ability to choose information that is relevant to a problem while ignoring distractions.
c. ability to bring together seemingly unrelated bits of useful information.
d. tendency to get "hung up" on wrong solutions or to become blind to alternatives.
ANSWER: c
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The technique used to teach animals complex tricks, such as teaching pigeons to play ping-pong, is
a. respondent conditioning. b. continuous reinforcement. c. programming. d. shaping.
Bella is currently in a circumstance where her level of competence is very low, while her level of environmental press is very strong. In which of the following states will she find herself? a. a state of negative affect and maladaptive behavior. b. a zone of maximum performance potential
c. an adaptation level. d. a zone of maximum comfort.
Five-year-old Latoya watches her father place a ball in each of six bowls. She agrees that there are just as many balls as there are bowls. Her father then removes the balls and spreads them out in a row that extends beyond the row of bowls. Latoya says there are now more balls than there are bowls. According to Piaget, Latoya lacks the concept of:
A) conservation. B) egocentrism. C) object permanence. D) false beliefs.
The 5Cs of communication are
A. Clear, complete, concise, correct, and controversial B. Clear, correct, concise, complete, and courteous C. Clear, complete, concise, correct, and continual