Means-end analysis is a method of problem solving

a. that determines what kind of exemplar each problem represents.
b. that identifies and reduces the differences between the current state and goal state.
c. used to determine whether a mental model should be linear or nonlinear.
d. to estimate the relative importance of cost and benefit.


b. that identifies and reduces the differences between the current state and goal state.

Psychology

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b. The CS is the sensation of a full bladder. The CR is wetting the bed. c. The CS is the sensation of a full bladder. The CR is a vibration that wakens the child. d. The CS is the sensation of a full bladder. The CR is waking up.

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An experimental study focuses on the effects that the amount of exercise has on the number of calories consumed per day. The number of calories that a participant consumes is represented by the ____

a. independent variable b. confounding variable c. continuous variable d. dependent variable

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The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

A. lower cost. B. greater effectiveness. C. shorter duration of activity. D. greater safety margin.

Psychology

Underextension is ____

a. learning language at a slower than normal pace b. having a single word represent a variety of objects c. applying a general word to a specific object d. using a single word to represent different forms of whole sentences

Psychology