A heuristic is a
a. step-by-step sequence of actions that guarantees success.
b. step-by-step sequence of actions that is often helpful.
c. general strategy that guarantees success.
d. general strategy that is often helpful.
D
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a. behavioral anchored rating b. behavioral observation c. graphic rating d. forced choice rating
Solomon used to experience occasional bouts of insomnia. Recently he started taking sleeping pills to help him overcome the insomnia. Now he finds that he cannot get to sleep unless he takes a sleeping pill. This would suggest that Solomon:
a. has developed a drug tolerance for his sleeping pills b. is experiencing the effects of drug withdrawal c. has developed a drug dependency on his sleeping pills d. has become habituated to sleeping pills
Prescription drugs affect the fetus by
A. damaging the body part that is developing the fastest during the period of drug use B. making the mother feel better C. doubling the birth weight D. making the mother feel better AND doubling the birth weight
Which of the following is not true concerning infants of depressed mothers?
a. These infants show brain wave patterns similar to those of depressed adults. b. These infants' negative affect extends to other adults. c. These infants are unlikely to suffer any cognitive or social problems later in development. d. These infants tend to display poorer quality attachments than infants whose mothers display normal affect.