Simple prototypes can be taught by means of exemplars, or pointing out examples that fit and those that do not. What are these examples referred to as?

a. positive or negative reinforcers c. positive or negative outcomes
b. positive or negative instances d. all of these


B

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Compared to psychotherapy, antidepressant drugs have what advantage?

a. The benefits are more likely to be long-lasting b. They provide benefits to a larger number of people. c. Their effects are better understood theoretically. d. They are less expensive.

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Carnahan and McFarland (2007) conducted a study to determine whether a particular type of person is likely to sign up for a study like the Stanford University prison study. They found that advertisements for a study on "prison life" attracted potential participants higher than average in ____ and lower than average in ____

a. authoritarianism? aggression b. self-monitoring? altruism c. need for cognition? need for closure d. narcissism? empathy

Psychology

Which of the following best represents the research on gay and lesbian couples?

a. Gay and lesbian adults often seek out romantic partners who are opposite from them in many ways. b. No differences have been identified between gay and lesbian couples. c. Gay and lesbian couples have different sources of conflict in their relationship than do heterosexual couples. d. Gay and lesbian couples are similar to heterosexual couples in most ways.

Psychology

Among older males, suicide is most frequent among those who are ______

a. Hispanic American c. White American b. Asian American d. African American

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