Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?
A. a chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid
B. a recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes
C. a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store
D. an article by a Nobel Prize winner titled "How to Succeed in Science"
Answer: D
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Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Teenagers spend more time with their fathers than with their mothers. b. Teenagers report having more conflicts with their mothers than with their fathers. c. Teenagers describe their fathers as more supportive than their mothers. d. Teenagers at almost every age report preferring to spend time alone versus spending time with either of theirparents.
According to Freud, presenting angry people with hostile humor should
A. lead to an increase in aggression. B. lead to a cathartic release of tension and an increase in aggression. C. lead to a cathartic release of tension and a decrease in aggression. D. increase anger, but not aggression.
Regarding specific phobias, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. People affected by phobias do not recognize that their fears are unreasonable. b. People affected by phobias cannot control their reactions to the overwhelming fear they feel. c. Almost everyone has a few mild phobias. d. For a phobic disorder to exist rather than a mild phobia, the person's fear must disrupt his or her daily life.
According to the authors of your text, when Darwin developed evolutionary theory, it was aimed at explaining how
a. humans adapt to their social environment. b. animals adapt to their environments. c. people select a mate. d. genes can mutate in harsh environments.