When thinking of the concept of "sandwich," Robert brings to mind his mental image of a sandwich, represented by his favorite sandwich from his favorite local restaurant. In this example, Robert represented this concept with
A. a heuristic.
B. a prototype.
C. an exemplar.
D. an algorithm.
Answer: A
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a. Exposure to a member of a stereotyped group is sufficient to activate the stereotype. b. Stereotype activation is automatic, but stereotypes cannot influence judgments without conscious intent. c. Exposure to some content of the stereotype will activate the general stereotype. d. Automatic stereotype activation biases subsequent judgments in the direction of the activated stereotype.
Which approach has been heralded as an application of the social-cognitive approach to personality??
a. ?promoting research in the field of positive psychology b. ?explaining the complexity and uniqueness of personality c. ?translating easily into treatment principles for psychological disorders d. ?uncovering unconscious thoughts and feelings that motivate behavior
Anesthetics work primarily by shutting down the ______
a. limbic system b. endocrine system c. dopamine receptor sites d. reticular formation
Adolescents who are sleep deprived are likely to
A) sleep walk. B) work well under pressure. C) have more difficulty in school. D) sleep too much.