A famous golfer advertises a new golf bracelet that helps minimize fatigue while playing. If Bethany decides to order the bracelet because she believes that such a well-known personality
should know if it works or not, she has made an error in which of the following?
a. Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
b. All evidence is not equal in quality.
c. Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
d. Critical thinking requires an open mind.
c
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A longitudinal study (Connolly et al., 2013) of romantic experiences of a large multiethnic group found that "early starters" __________.
A. skipped the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities to become dating couples B. had the longest-lasting relationships C. went through all of the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities at an earlier point in time because they were more emotionally mature D. formed couples in late adolescence
Bea was under a great deal of stress at work, and her health had started to suffer. Her doctor treated her using _____, where Bea had sensors attached to various parts of her body and watched her vital signs on a computer screen until she learned to relax.
A) biofeedback B) electrical massage stimulation C) stress-inoculation training D) relaxation therapy
Possible biological factors in mental disorders do NOT include:
A) genetic influences. B) biochemical imbalances. C) maladaptive learning. D) brain abnormalities.
All other things being equal, who is more likely to engage in physical aggression following a perceived insult?
A) Billy, who was raised in North Dakota B) Marion, who was raised in Minnesota C) Beau, who was raised in Georgia D) Tanaka, who was raised in New York