Barbara was asked whether Americans bought more American-made cars than foreign-made cars. To come up with an answer, Barbara based her opinion on the cars her friends drove. What is this decision process indicative of?
a. representative heuristics c. basic heuristics
b. availability heuristics d. anchoring and adjustment heuristics
B
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The elimination of a drug from the body often is associated with changes that are opposite to those that were caused by the drug. These are sometimes called __________
a. flashbacks b. rebound effects c. delirium tremens d. withdrawal symptoms
Mike wants to know how many licks it takes to get to the centre of his lollipop. He tells his friends that "one full gyration of the tongue around the outer surface of the lollipop" is what constitutes a "lick." In an informal way, Mike is offering a(n):
A) measurement instrument to answer his question. B) way to eliminate the reactivity sometimes associated with observation. C) operational definition for the behaviour he wants to measure. D) naturalistic observation.
Marta left a party feeling very upset. Rather than trying to recall each conversation she had during the party, Marta tried to explain her feelings by reflecting on the party as a whole
The process Marta used resembles the approach used by ________ psychologists. a. behavioral b. social c. personality d. Gestalt
In the United States, what are the different treatments provided to control sex offenders?
A. Prescribing synthetic female hormones B. Anti-androgen treatments C. Behavioral therapy techniques D. All of these are correct.