Describing the square, hard, four-legged, flat surface in your kitchen as "a piece of household furniture" would be an example of:

a. using a basic-level category description
b. using a superordinate category description
c. using a subordinate category description
d. using prototypes


B

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a) Rumination contributes to stress and hypertension b) Rumination prolongs cardiovascular activation following a stressful event c) People who ruminate have prolonged reactions to stress d) All of the above

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Contrast steroid drugs based on alterations in the testosterone molecule with drugs that are patterned after glucocorticoid hormones secreted by the adrenal gland

What will be an ideal response?

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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder compels the patient to be preoccupied with

a. mental and interpersonal control. b. integrating details and completing tasks. c. global views of situations. d. honoring deadlines and appointments.

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Which of the following likely influences your first impression of someone?

a. How they walk b. How close to you they stand while talking to you c. Their attractiveness d. All of these answers are correct.

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