New perceptions and experiences tend to be worked into our existing schemas, even if the new information must be distorted to fit them. This process is called
a. accommodation.
b. assimilation.
c. appropriation.
d. attribution.
b. assimilation.
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Hillary's confidence that she is capable of shaping her own career reflects a sense of strong ________________ beliefs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
According to Maslow, we satisfy our needs:
A. in a somewhat random order B. with the overall goal of increasing our self-esteem C. in a certain order based on a set hierarchy D. only when we feel competent in doing so
In the past three psychology labs, Liliya has been attempting to classically condition a lab rat. Her strategy has been to present the US and CS simultaneously. Which of the following should she do to strengthen the conditioned response of the rat?
a. Make less frequent pairings of CS and US. b. Present the CS first and have it remain present during presentation of US. c. Present the US prior to CS. d. Present the CS first and withdraw it before introducing the US. e. Decrease the intensity of the US.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. A reflex such as a knee-jerk reflex is an example of cognition. b. Cognition refers to the acquisition and retrieval of knowledge, but not the use of that knowledge. c. "Cognitive psychology" is sometimes used as a synonym for "cognition." d. Cognitive psychology emphasizes mental processes that are easily observable.