Peter Wason gave participants the sequence “2, 4, 6” and asked them to determine the rule used to generate the sequence. His findings suggest that people ______.
a. have difficulty generating possible rules to test
b. generate a rule, then look for information that could support it
c. generate a rule, then look for information that could disconfirm it
d. generate rules, but do not know how to support their rules
b. generate a rule, then look for information that could support it
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Test makers often examine the correlation between scores on the new test and scores on a measure of social desirability. They do this to
A. make certain they are measuring something that is socially appropriate. B. establish the discriminant validity of the new scale. C. ensure that people are not offended by items on the new scale. D. establish the face validity of the new scale.
Which of these statements about the location of language functions in the brain is most accurate?
a. They are usually in the left hemisphere for all people. c. They are usually in the right hemisphere for all people. b. They are usually in the left hemisphere for right-handed people. d. They are usually in the right hemisphere for left-handed people.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which part of the brain processes visual movement?
a. V-4. b. V-8. c. V-5. d. V-2.