Felicia believes that her cell phone is beginning to control her thoughts. She noticed this after she switched phone plans and thinks the problem began with the new service. This belief would typically be known as a __________
A) delusion
B) hallucination
C) hysterical episode
D) melancholic thought
Answer: A
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A. how sensations are personalized interpretations B. perception is influenced by transduction C. the perceptual principle of simplicity D. how perceptions are personalized interpretations
People who lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory and experience disruptions in their sense of identity would most likely be considered as having which of the following types of disorders?
A) ?Schizophrenia. B) ?Anxiety disorders. C) ?Dissociative disorders. D) ?Somatoform disorders.
Two-year-old Carmen is trying to fit pieces into a wooden puzzle form. Carmen’s father helps her turn the pieces so they fit snugly in place. As Carmen’s skill improves, her father steps back, letting her try on her own. This illustrates the concept
of________. A) novelty preference B) accommodation C) sustained attention D) scaffolding
Which of the following is FALSE regarding memory?
A) According to research, memory appears to be more of a passive process than an active one. B) Research on human memory tells us that memory involves reconstruction of events. C) Memories recalled in detail and with confidence may not always be valid recollections. D) Asking misleading questions leads eye witnesses to construct memories for events that did not happen.