Alison was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor warns her that chemotherapy to send the disease into remission will compromise her immune system and make her more susceptible to other illnesses. Her doctor then recommends that she join a support group where:
A. people talk honestly about their feelings about the disease.
B. people express only optimism and a certainty that they'll beat the disease.
C. a licensed therapist uses guided imagery to help people achieve a state of relaxation.
D. a licensed therapist uses progressive relaxation training to help people achieve a sense of control.
Answer: A
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Of the following real-world phenomena, the confirmation bias best explains the observation that people
a. do not always make decisions that maximize their monetary outcome. b. are more likely to purchase meat advertised as 80% fat free than 20% fat. c. misjudge homicide as more prevalent in the U.S. than suicide. d. can cite several reasons for their position on a controversial issue but none for the opposing side.
Five-year-old Allie is asked if she has a sister, and she says "Yes, Sarah's my sister.". Allie is then asked if Sarah has a sister, and Allie says, "no.". This verbal exchange illustrates that Allie's thinking lacks
a. animism. b. reversibility. c. object permanence. d. conservation.
Which statement about interventions that support parents and preterm infants is true?
A) Preterm infants whose parents receive coaching show no gains in mental test performance. B) Babies who are both preterm and economically disadvantaged require long-term, intensive intervention. C) For economically disadvantaged parents of preterm infants, just a few sessions of coaching are required. D) Even for parents with adequate economic and personal resources, long-term, intensive intervention is necessary.
Many used car salesmen believe the asking price for a car should be significantly higher than the car's actual value. They will then adjust the price downwards for an interested customer. This practice represents one application of the ________ heuristic
FIll in the blank with correct word.