In the information-processing approach, hardware is to software as
a. the nervous system is to the skills used to retrieve information.
b. memory is to the brain.
c. feelings are to thoughts.
d. perception is to sensation.
a
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Suppose that, as a participant in an imagery study, you are asked to memorize the four outside walls of a three-story rectangular house. Later, you are asked to report how many windows are on the front of the house. You will probably be fastest to answer this question if you create an image as though you were standing
a. right at the front door. b. two feet from the front door. c. at the far side of the front yard, away from the house. d. one mile away from the house.
What would a Skinnerian therapist treating a patient with depression focus on?
a. Discrete, observable behaviors of the depressed patient. b. Modifying depressive behavior patterns. c. Providing a concrete schedule of specific behaviors to accomplish. d. All of these.
Briefly describe time-limited dynamic psychotherapy (TLDP). Identify the primary task of the therapist in this form of therapy.
What will be an ideal response?
The College Board's Validity Study Service reported a correlation of +.42 between college grade-point average and SAT scores. Which statement is most consistent with this report?
a) SAT scores cause grade-point averages to rise. b) The relation means SAT scores can be used to predict grade-point average. c) There is little relation between SAT scores and grade-point average for most college students. d) The relation is not based on sound scientific principles of investigation and should not influence admissions decisions.