Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation?
a. It's really cold in here, isn't it?
b. I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air?
c. I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday.
d. It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?
b
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John was recently diagnosed with a mild case of Parkinson's disease. He tells his doctor that he wants a thalamotomy. Is this a reasonable request?
A. No. Removing the thalamus will cause his symptoms to worsen. B. No. Recent research shows that the thalamus is not involved in the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. C. No. The procedure is used only in severe cases and is appropriate only after other treatments have been used. D. Yes. A thalamotomy is a common treatment for mild Parkinson's disease.
If Andrea is experiencing paralysis, epilepsy, and problems in coordination that appear to have no cause, she is experiencing classic symptoms of conversion disorder.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
_____ systematic disadvantage of identifiable groups of people
a. Segregation is a b. Stereotypes are a c. Prejudice is a d. Racism is a
Which of the following would NOT be a topic of special interest to industrial/organizational psychologists?
a. absenteeism b. pay schedules c. management styles d. market research