Because you can easily remember times when it rained at the beach, you assume that rainy days are common at the beach. What tendency is responsible for this judgment?
a. Representativeness heuristic
b. Availability heuristic
c. Maximizing strategy
d. Satisficing strategy
b
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Which statement regarding the validity of psychological and medical tests is accurate? a. Psychological tests are less accurate than medical tests in detecting conditions. b. Medical tests are less accurate than psychological tests in detecting conditions. c. Medical and psychological tests are inaccurate in detecting conditions
d. Psychological tests are as or more valid than medical tests in detecting conditions.
One of the criteria that may be used to classify an individual as gifted is:
a. a score higher than 130 on a standardized intelligence test b. a score higher than 100 on a standard intelligence test c. a score more than 1 standard deviation from the mean on a standardized intelligence test d. a mental age that exceeds chronological age by more than 3 years
Which of the following is still a problem faced by modern IQ tests?
A. They fail to assess aspects of intelligence that are related to abstract reasoning or verbal comprehension. B. They do not predict success on the job or in academic settings. C. Many test items are still drawn from the vocabulary and experiences of the dominant middle-class culture. D. All of the above.
You have seventy-five dollars to spend and want to increase your chances of landing a terrific job upon completing college
According to the 2003 employer survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the best way to apply that money to your job search is to: a. take a class on resume writing. b. buy a new suit. c. take a class on interpersonal communication skills. d. take a computer class to improve keyboarding.