The tendency to solve new problems with an approach that solved a similar problem in the past is called
a. insight. c. a mental set.
b. an algorithm. d. intelligence.
C
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Annie is 13 years old, and does not feel very good about herself. She has just started attending a new middle school, and thinks she is too fat. Which of the following would provide the most help in getting Annie to feel better about herself?
A. Meeting new friends who feel the same way B. Repeatedly telling Annie she is not fat C. Parent support with positive regard D. Finding a new boyfriend
Amber has a favorable attitude toward the incumbent in the upcoming election because all her friends have said that the incumbent is the best candidate and the person they plan to vote for. In this case, Amber's attitude appears to have developed as a result of:
a. classical conditioning b. operant conditioning c. observational learning d. cognitive dissonance
Which one of the following symptoms of schizophrenia would be considered a positive symptom?
A. Alogia B. Disorganized speech C. Avolition D. Blunted affect
The responses for a question on a scale were 12, 13, 16, and 19. What is the mean?
a. 12 b. 15 c. 19 d. 60