In Sternberg's theory, individuals who are high in practical intelligence excel at
A) generating solutions to novel problems.
B) adapting their thinking to fit with the demands of their everyday worlds.
C) acquiring task-relevant and metacognitive knowledge.
D) tasks assessing nonverbal abilities.
B
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Which statement is true of the use of antipsychotic drugs to treat schizophrenia?
A. They do not provide support for the dopamine hypothesis. B. They bring about a rapid cure for schizophrenics. C. They make psychotherapy difficult, because the patient becomes confused. D. They may produce serious long-term side effects.
Part of what makes a placebo effective is the:
A) attitude of the physician administering it. B) social support system of the patient. C) level of pain at the onset of treatment. D) patient's belief that it will work.
Discuss the findings of Zimbardo's prison experiment and the implications concerning the potential behavior of correctional officers.
What will be an ideal response?
Cross-cultural research revealed that the most altruistic children come from societies in which:
a. children's work makes a genuine contribution to the well-being of the family. b. parents encourage children toward individual achievement. c. parents want their children to be leaders and to be self-fulfilled. d. children are expected to spend their time playing rather than working.