Hering-Helmholtz and Müller-Lyer both refer to
a. theories of hearing.
b. theories of color perception.
c. visual disorders.
d. illusions.
D
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What procedure do psychologists recommend to reduce the probability that a witness will identify an incorrect person in a police lineup? a. Encourage the witness to identify someone
b. Use a supervising officer who does not know which person the police suspect. c. Let the witness examine all suspects repeatedly before making a choice. d. Identify to the witness the person the police most strongly suspect.
Eddie has been a homicide detective in a small city for several years and he is good at his job. He is often called on by other detectives to help with difficult cases. Which of the following reflects his fluid intelligence?
a. ?Eddie has comprehensive knowledge of ballistics, including the identification of weapons and interpretation of angle and distance of firing. b. ?Eddie knows the history of local gangs and their allegiances from his years on the job. c. ?Eddie finds that when he reads through a file, a detail will leap out at him as peculiar to the flow of events, which then helps to focus the direction of the investigation. d. ?Eddie has learned a great deal about the psychology of domestic violence, which can be the underlying trigger of a homicide.
Alexis brags excessively about her good looks and frequently deceives others in order to establish romantic relationships with them. Her behavior most clearly illustrates
A.
B.
C.
D.
When a person uses the technique of stress inoculation, upsetting thoughts that occur during a stressful event are counteracted by
a. ignoring them. b. coping statements. c. progressive relaxation. d. leaving the field.