The irrational belief that one's physical body is being affected negatively by an outside source is the key feature of delusions
a. referential
b. grandiose
c. somatic
d. persecutory
c
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Dr. Fortner is discussing cognitive psychology with his introductory psychology class and says that we act as cognitive misers when making judgments about others or making decisions. What does Dr. Fortner mean with this statement?
A) We are frequently incorrect in our judgments and decision making. B) We value accuracy in our judgments and decisions. C) We are lazy and conserve mental energy by simplifying the world. D) We will use heuristics only as long as they give us the correct answer
In 2009, Ron and Betty both celebrated their 40th birthday. Based on life expectancy data for people born the same year as this couple, Ron should assume he could expect to live another ____ years, and Betty could expect to live another ____ years
a. 36; 40 b. 42; 38 c. 28; 32 d. 32; 28
The type C personality (also known as the cancer-prone personality) was described as ______.
A. very similar to the type A personality B. cautious and conscientious C. cooperative and unassertive D. hostile and high in expressed negative affect
A child's intelligence, thinking, and understanding of the world differs from an adult's in that
a. a child's thinking is more abstract. b. a child uses more generalizations and principles. c. a child uses particular examples and objects they can see or touch. d. intelligence is crystallized in children and fluid in adults.