In problem solving, the term rule of thumb refers to ________
a) heuristics
b) algorithms
c) mnemonic devices
d) cognitive shortcuts
ANS: a
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a. People who have weak religious commitments are most likely to fear death. b. People who have strong religious commitments are most likely to fear death. c. People who have moderate religious commitments are most likely to fear death. d. None of the above have been demonstrated by empirical research.
The receptor sites where THC binds to produce its effect are found in large numbers in the brain area considered to be the seat of human consciousness, which is the
a. reticular activating system. b. limbic system. c. prefrontal cortex. d. medulla-pons region.
Sample is to population as
a. part is to whole. b. large is to small. c. valid is to invalid. d. representative is to not representative.
According to your text, the most important concept that Sechenov introduced into psychology was:?
a. ?the conditioned reflex b. ?inhibition c. ?association d. ?unconscious inference