You see an advertisement for a method of learning a foreign language that seems simple--put on a tape and fall asleep. The accompanying description cites proof that you can learn while asleep. Being a good psychological detective,
what question would you ask about the offered proof?
a) Did the individuals actually dream about the foreign language?
b) What did the EEG indicate about the participants' level of sleep?
c) Did the researchers use only long sleepers who would spend more time with the tapes?
d) Were study breaks included in the tape to provide greater comprehension of the material?
B
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Which statement best describes sibling relationships over the adulthood years?
a. Sibling rivalry disappears once the children are on their own. b. Most siblings share intimate problems frequently across the years. c. Siblings often grow emotionally closer from middle age to old age. d. Significant life events like the death of a parent can bring close siblings together and push rival siblings apart.
What term describes a tendency to use less than optimal problem-solving approaches as a result of prior experiences?
a) set effect b) divergent thinking c) heuristic blindness d) confirmation seeking
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
A. Malala Yousafzai is a young girl from Pakistan who was shot on her way to school for advocating for education for girls and women. B. Malala Yousafzai is the first president of Pakistan. C. Malala Yousafzai is one of the creators of Facebook. D. Malala Yousafzai is an activist who almost won the Nobel Peace Prize, before it was given to her brother instead.
Muhammud stood quite still as his girlfriend rode up on her horse. Despite the fact that the horse appeared to become larger and larger as it got closer, Muhammed was confident that it was still the same horse. Muhammud was using __________ to make this
determination. a. shape constancy b. distance constancy c. color constancy d. size constancy