The tendency to look for supportive evidence rather than actively seeking out contradictory evidence is known as
a. the availability heuristic.
b. belief perseverance.
c. the confirmation bias.
d. the hindsight bias.
e. the emotional bias.
c. the confirmation bias.
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The idea that evolution prepared us to learn some associations more easily than others is known as _________________
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According to the definition of psychology that appears in your textbook, psychology is both
a. a science and a profession. b. a theory and an academic discipline. c. a school of thought and an occupation. d. a cognitive process and an undergraduate major.
Why is it important for a newborn baby's reflexes to be assessed both at birth and at regular intervals as they age?
a. Because research has shown that adequate reflexive activity at birth and through the first six months of life predict higher intelligence and greater academic success during adolescence. b. Because an infant's reflexive activity serves as a means to help facilitate bonding with his or her parents, particularly if the mother is nursing. c. Because the presence (and absence) of specific reflexes indicate that the nervous system is working properly and is developing without problems. d. Because different cultures define a "healthy baby" differently based on the presence or absence of specific reflexes through the first year of life.
Which of the following is the best example of a schema?
a. You tend to assume that just because someone is Asian, that person must be good at mathematics. b. You believe that it is bad luck to step on the cracks when walking on the sidewalk. c. You know how to behave when you go out to dinner with your friend and her parents. d. You have a general sense of what cats are like, how they behave, and how they are different from other animals.