A person who persists in solving a problem in the same way every time would be said to show

a. anchoring bias.
b. algorithm.
c. representativeness heuristic.
d. a mental set.
e. cognitive bias


d. a mental set.

Psychology

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a. Abilities that increase and decrease from time to time b. The tendency for IQ scores to increase from one generation to the next c. Reasoning and solving new problems d. Expertise in a field that one has studied or practiced

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When a family enters treatment, they often point out one family member whose symptoms are most obvious or problematic, and identify him or her as the source of the family’s problems. This singled-out family member is known as the _____.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Fewer than 60 percent of couples live together prior to marriage

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Which of the following is typically the first sign of peer interaction?

a. associative play c. pointing or smiling at a peer b. parallel play d. make-believe play

Psychology