When Jason gets an "A" on a math test, he claims it is because he is smart. However, when he fails a social studies test for which he didn't study, he claims the test was too hard. His behavior is an example of the______
a. primacy effect
b. self-serving bias
c. fundamental attribution error
d. actor-observer effect
B
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What is meant by transference?
a. Diverting a behavior or thought from its natural target to a less threatening target b. Moving an unacceptable thought or impulse into the unconscious c. Attributing your own undesirable qualities to other people d. Reacting emotionally to a therapist because of a resemblance to someone else
Beth hates to work through problems step-by-step and often tries shortcuts that might save her some time. It appears that Beth prefers to use:
a. algorithms rather than heuristics in problem solving b. homilies rather than algorithms in problem solving c. heuristics rather than algorithms in problem solving d. functional fixedness in solving problems
Describe the birthing position most commonly used by American women and some of the feminists' concerns surrounding it
What will be an ideal response?
Hallucinations are false or irrational beliefs that are maintained despite clear evidence to the contrary
a. true b. false