While talking to a friend at a noisy party, Julianna stops in the middle of a sentence and turns her head. According to the cocktail party effect, what did she probably hear?
a. a funny joke
b. uninhibited behavior
c. her name
d. laughter
c
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What is the best example of a pseudopsychological finding?
a. ?Studies show you a relationship between academic achievement and class attendance. b. ?Research suggests that we tend to be attracted to people who are similar to us. c. ?Surveys have found that men tend to report falling in love faster than women. d. ?We use only 10% of our brains and therefore, nearly everyone is actually a genius.
In the study of preschoolers' efforts to move gumballs between bowls, Brown and Kane found that children
a. were incapable of solving the task. b. were aware of analogical hints but could not apply them. c. used analogical hints effectively to solve the task. d. induced the correct strategies from their own efforts.
Which of the following methods do jury consultants use?
A. conducting public opinion surveys B. conducting focus groups C. conducting mock trials D. all of the above
Evidence that learning has occurred is seen in
a. published research studies. b. changes in thinking. c. changes in behavior. d. emotional stability.