Instead of trying to memorize something verbatim, adolescents tend to extract a(n) _____ that is easier to store, retrieve, and use
A) working memory
B) fuzzy trace
C) heuristic
D) principle
Answer: B
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Family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies are primarily designed to
a. disentangle the effects of genetics and experience on behavioral traits. b. establish the groundwork for genetic engineering programs. c. demonstrate the empirical nature of psychological research. d. assess the effects of modern child-rearing methods.
The ________ model of persuasion asserts that attitudes may change because people attend to the merits of an argument, or because they use such cognitive shortcuts as "The faster a person talks, the more she knows about the issue."
a. elaboration likelihood b. Yale c. self-perception d. heuristic-systematic
Which of the following is a drawback of a structured interview?
a. Important information is asked about in the same way. b. Information from one is hard to compare to information from another. c. Interviews may include questions about areas that are of no concern to the patient. d. Each person who uses interviews, uses them in different ways.
Which of the following statement(s) about delinquency is(are) true?
a. Most delinquents identified by the juvenile justice system have not been previously diagnosed with conduct disorder. b. Delinquents are youths who have a history of multiple arrests and convictions for serious offenses. c. Youths who are delinquent as they grow up often maintain a pattern of pervasive criminal behavior in adulthood. d. A youth can only considered to be a delinquent after a psychological or psychiatric evaluation. e. Youths with conduct disorder outnumber youths who are delinquent.