Paul is trying to research a problem online. He has found a wealth of relevant information. He is examining the information he has collected with a critical attitude, trying to ensure that the information he has collected is valid. Paul is engaged in which aspect of creative problem solving?
a. avoiding mental sets
b. gathering information
c. adopting a questioning attitude
d. testing possible solutions
e. sleeping on it
b
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According to evolutionary psychologists, which of the following statements is TRUE of the mating patterns of men and women?
a. Men tend to be concerned with whether mates will devote time and resources to a relationship. b. Men place more emphasis on the youth and physical attractiveness of their mates than women. c. Women place more emphasis on sexual fidelity than men do. d. Women are biologically driven to have multiple partners and casual sex.
What is the current view about why most musicians have better than average hearing? a. Any prolonged, repeated exposure to music improves someone's hearing
b. Just hearing music isn't enough, but practice at playing music improves hearing. c. People with good hearing are more likely than others to become musicians. d. The genes that improve hearing are common in the ethnic groups who like to play music.
According to ____________________, repression is a defense mechanism that causes one to have poor memory for distressing life events or facts
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are told that a new student, Derek, is hard to get along with because he is self-centered and disrespectful of others. When a friend introduces you to him, Derek says hello and then turns to talk to your friend. You now think Derek is really insensitive. Why do you interpret the situation in this way?
A. The circumstances match what you already know about Derek. B. The new evidence about Derek overrides your lack of prejudice. C. The circumstances are inconsistent with prior information about Derek. D. The prior information about Derek always carries more weight in impression formation.