______ are mental shortcuts that we use to reduce the processing burden on our cognitive systems.
A. Resources
B. Algorithms
C. Heuristics
D. Notes
Answer: C
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a. resolution of the Oedipal complex. b. an androgyny shift. c. repression. d. self-socialization.
Mustafa's family has petitioned the court to have him involuntarily committed. The judge, having decided that Mustafa's mental health should be examined, performs the examination herself. Then, at an informal hearing, Mustafa was not allowed to testify. What part of this story is accurate? a. A judge is not the one to perform the examination
b. The person who is the target of a commitment cannot testify. c. Family members can petition for a civil commitment procedure. d. The person who is the target of a commitment is provided an informal hearing.
Experimenters may believe that a certain kind of treatment is effective. Consequently, experimenter expectations can bias research outcomes. One way to control for experimenter and participant bias is to
a. be sure they understand ethics. b. debrief them. c. remind them of the importance of the research. d. use the double-blind technique.
Many researchers believe that people with antisocial personalities suffer from an ______
a. underresponsive central nervous system b. overresponsive central nervous system c. underresponsive autonomic nervous system d. overresponsive autonomic nervous system