Most psychologists are _____ about the existence of ESP
a) cynical
b) skeptical
c) sure
d) certain
Answer: b
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Schizophrenia is MOST characterized by
a. emotional disturbances and high levels of anxiety. b. the presence of two or more distinct personalities. c. loss of memory or personal identity. d. a disturbance of thought processes.
While shopping at the local mall, Ithon is approached by a man who asks her to sign a petition for stricter gun control laws. If Ithon uses the central route to decide whether to sign the petition, then she will be more likely to sign if the man who approaches her
a. is physically attractive. b. is a member of the National Rifle Association. c. is a police officer. d. presents strong arguments.
Patient A was raised to view medical treatments as most effective; Patient B was raised to believe in faith healing and avoid medical treatments. If both patients are given a placebo, what is most likely?
A) The strength of their respective placebo responses should not be affected by the differences in what they believe. B) Each will have a stronger response to a placebo that seems most similar to their respective preferred treatments. C) Each will have a stronger response to a placebo that seems most different from the treatments that each one prefers. D) Each will have a stronger response to a placebo that seems most different from the treatments that each one prefers.
Which of the following statements about the transition from high school to college is NOT true?
A. Freshmen show poorer social adjustment than do upperclassmen. B. Male students show more psychological dependency on their parents than do female students. C. Female students show more psychological dependency on their parents than do male students. D. Freshmen show more psychological dependency on their parents than do upperclassmen.