The attribute of ________ best corresponds to the intensity of a light
a. brightness
b. saturation
c. hue
d. color
e. threshold
Answer: a. brightness
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The findings of the classic Fastinger and Carl smith (1959) experiment indicate that a. participants paid $20 to lie about how fun a boring task was come to believe they actually enjoyed the taskmore than participants paid $1 to lie
b. participants in the $20 condition experience insufficient justification for lying, and therefore are more likely toexhibit attitude change. c. participants in the $1 condition experience greater discomfort and agitation when lying about how fun the taskwas than do participants in the $20 condition. d. participants are only willing to lie to a fellow student when they are compensated generously for doing so.
The biological model rests on the assumption that mental states, emotions, and behaviors arise from
a. brain function and other physical processes. b. motives and conflicts within a person. c. choice, free will, and personal growth. d. measurable environmental stimuli.
Zelda is given an intelligence test and scores in the high-average range. To make sure that this particular intelligence test has high _________ validity, her results are compared to her performance on the SAT, which is known to be related to intelligence
a. internal b. face c. construct d. criterion
Make-believe play is a major means through which children
A) develop and refine representational schemes. B) learn about prejudice and the differences among different racial and ethnic groups. C) learn language and its more subtle nuances. D) extend their cognitive skills and learn about important activities in their culture.