We more quickly recognize that a blue jay is a bird than that a penguin is a bird because a blue jay more closely resembles our ________ of a bird.

a. heuristic
b. prototype
c. algorithm
d. mental set


b. prototype

Psychology

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Using a simple random sample eliminates bias from the selection process

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The cognitive approach that analyzes intelligence through IQ testing is the ______ approach

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology

Daydreaming would be considered an example of which of the following levels of awareness?

A. lower-level consciousness B. higher-level consciousness C. subconscious awareness D. no awareness

Psychology

According to __________ theory, the optimal mate has different characteristics for males than for females: males prefer females who appear young and fertile, whereas females prefer males who appear able to provide resources for her offspring

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology