Compared to his 7-year-old brother, a 14-year-old will have an easier time reading a book and listening to music at the same time because he's more adept at _____________________
a. using mnemonic devices consistently
b. tasks that require divided attention
c. tasks that require transfer of information from sensory memory to short-term memory
d. maximizing his metamemory
Answer: B
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B. F. Skinner's conclusion that "free will is an illusion" was based on his belief that people are under the control of their ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ray is gay, and his family disapproves of his sexual preferences. Based on this, Ray is more likely to __________ than those who experience familial acceptance.
A. have high self-esteem B. have a sense of purpose in life C. use substances such as drugs and alcohol D. use contraceptives when having sex
A term used for an environment that is conducive to eating too much and taking too little exercise is ______.
A. obesogenic B. oboozogenic C. obeasogenic D. obusogenic
A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when an individual:
a. takes credit for his or her success but refuses to accept responsibility for his or her failure b. overestimates the impact of external, situational factors on another person's behavior c. underestimates the impact of external, situational factors on another person's behavior d. is induced to act in ways that are consistent with expectations held by others