Which of the following is an example of a cognitive simplification strategy?

A) anchoring and adjustment
B) avoiding a negative self-fulfilling prophecy
C) upward social comparison
D) "basking in reflected glory"


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. detecting loudness of sounds b. analyzing the meaning of sounds c. determining location of sounds d. detecting pitch of sounds

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Jorge and Julio are identical twins. Since Jorge has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, there is about a ____ chance that Julio can also be diagnosed with the disorder

a. ?10 percent b. ?40 percent c. ?70 percent d. ?100 percent

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Post hoc comparisons are used in one-way ANOVA to compare all the possible

a. pairs of sample variances from different levels of a factor to determine which are significantly different from each other. b. pairs of sample means from different levels of a factor to determine which are significantly different from each other. c. variances to each other. d. pairs of sample means from different factors to determine whether they are significantly different from each other.

Psychology

Explain how researchers have begun to understand how strengths are manifested across cultures and within cultures, using examples such as studies on optimism or the factors that contribute to well-being.

What will be an ideal response?

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