A student takes a multiple-choice test by reading the stem of each item, looking for key words, and generating a tentative response before looking at the responses. This helps the student narrow down the possible answers. This student is using
a. a heuristic.
b. a random search strategy.
c. vicarious problem-solving.
d. an algorithmic search strategy.
A
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A. test B. interact C. observe D. control
Given that size constancy appears to be learned, what would a blind person whose sight is suddenly restored say as he looked out the window of an airplane as it flies high above in the sky?
A. "Very small people must live in those very small houses down there." B. "Why does the color of those houses down there keep changing?" C. "It seems that the cars down on the ground are moving very slowly." D. "Amazing, I can really see those houses very clearly."
The goal of applied behavior analysis is to __________
A) outline changes in temperament over the lifespan B) eliminate undesirable behaviors and increase desirable responses C) examine how we think about ourselves and other people D) synthesize information from various sources into a detailed picture of a person’s personality
An important aspect of communication with a dying person is
a. not interrupting when the dying person is speaking b. being careful not to touch the dying person c. providing a clean and cool environment d. playing stimulating and loud music e. expressing pity for the situation of the dying person