A popular urban myth asserts that humans use only 10 percent of their brains, implying that our potential is much greater
This myth has been attributed to scientific giants such as William James and Albert Einstein, but it actually has no scientific basis and was disproven long ago. What is the likely basis for the persistence of this myth?
a) Source misattributio
b) The misinformation effect
c) False memory
d) Cryptomnesia
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In a study by Bowers and colleagues (1990), participants were shown three words and were asked to generate a fourth word consistent with the series. Which grouping is a coherent series?
A) noise, foam, shade B) mouse, triangle, toe C) ticket, shop, broker D) dinner, car, diploma
What were participants initially told that the Milgram studies were investigating?
A. memory B. obedience C. physiological reaction to pain D. effective teaching methods
Amelia and Andrew praise and stimulate their children, and they mutually support each other’s parenting behaviors. Amelia and Andrew engage in effective __________
A) induction B) permissive parenting C) coparenting D) niche-picking