Many people have claimed to have near-death-experiences
over the years, during which they report metaphysical events, such as seeing a bright light, walking through a tunnel, or even approaching the presence of God. Research, however, has suggested that these "experiences" are nothing more than the consequence of physiological changes of a dying brain. This simpler explanation represents which principle of critical thinking from your textbook?
A) Occam's Razor
B) Falsifiability
C) Replicability
D) Extraordinary claims
Answer: A
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The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to the:
A) spinal cord. B) pituitary gland. C) body's organs and muscles. D) prefrontal cortex.
Insightful problem solving is best viewed as an example of _______
a. unconscious processes b. trial-and-error learning c. Pavlovian conditioning d. operant learning
Which of the following describes a Brandeis brief?
A. A brief which calls for a mistrial based on a judge's lack of impartiality B. A brief which is organized around the best intuitive argument for the case C. A brief which focuses on empirical evidence rather than reviewing past cases and statutes D. A brief which relies on a famous Supreme Court decision by Justice Brandeis
Stereotypes persist because we tend to pay more attention to information consistent with our views rather than contrary to our views. This is also known as a ________
a. self-fulfilling prophecy b. confirmation bias c. schematic direction d. behavioristic expectation