Suppose that a woman has an injured visual cortex, as the result of an accident. She says that she cannot see a light, which is presented on her left side. However, she accurately points to the light's location. She is demonstrating
a. change blindness.
b. the ironic effects of mental control.
c. selective attention.
d. blindsight.
Ans: d
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A) are most admired or successful. B) are seen as most similar by the person being influenced. C) have control over desirable resources. D) All of the above.
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A. oral ? phallic ? anal B. anal ? phallic ? oral C. oral ? anal ? phallic D. anal ? oral ? phallic
Reuben has three cats at home and doesn't want another one. Still, on the way home from work, he stops to rescue a kitten from the highway. This is an example of ________ behavior
a. prosocial b. altruistic c. sociobiological d. self-interested