Which of these is the best example of episodic memory?
a) remembering how to program your VCR
b) remembering the symptoms of depression
c) remembering how to use a television remote control
d) remembering that you ran into your cousin at the mall yesterday
ANS: d
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a. ?fovea b. ?lens c. ?optic disk d. ?cornea
Your friend, who is normally introverted, curses in outrage at the taxi driver who is trying to overcharge you. This event is most likely due to his _____
a. temperament b. subjective state c. idealized self d. Big Five personality traits
According to the authors, a skeptic is someone who
A) is close-minded when evaluating evidence. B) evaluates all claims with an open mind and insists on evidence before accepting a claim. C) is dismissive of any evidence that contradicts his or her beliefs. D) seeks out evidence that is inconsistent with a theory he or she doesn't believe in.
While Lucia is walking down the street with five of her friends, she notices they are passing around a cigarette. Considering this age group, who in Lucia's life will have the biggest influence on her decision to smoke that cigarette?
a. friends c. grandma b. parents d. herself