Maggie was sent to the school psychologist for an intelligence test. Based on the results of that test, it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program. This is an example of which goal of psychology?
a. Describing behavior
b. Explaining behavior
c. Predicting behavior
d. Controlling behavior
c
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A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience a. tolerance to the effects of the drug
b. withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. c. Psychological craving d. All of the above
L.L. Thurstone suggested that intelligence should be conceptualized as having multiple types of intelligence that are independent of each other. Which of the following were among the seven he proposed?
a. perceptual speed b. bodily-kinesthetic intelligence c. practical intelligence d. creative intelligence
Infinite capacity, permanent duration, and semantic code all suggest
(a) sensory memory (b) LTM (c) working memory (d) perceptual differentiation
Hunger and thirst are examples of ________
a. incentives b. instincts c. motives d. drives