A theory is defined as an organized set of concepts that explains a phenomenon or set of phenomena

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

Psychology

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a. eidetic imagery b. the ability to organize information into chunks c. exceptional short-term memory storage d. intensive maintenance rehearsal

Psychology

________ refers to the attitudes and beliefs that people have concerning the meaning of membership in cultural groups

a. Post-conventional morality b. Ethnic-racial identity c. Identity diffusion d. Identity moratorium

Psychology

Angela, a cooperative and attentive child, receives more patient and sensitive interactions from her parents than Carlos, who is inattentive and hyper. This is an example of a(n) __________ gene–environment correlation

A) active B) evocative C) dynamic D) passive

Psychology

In a longitudinal study, Bonanno et al. (2002) showed that one of the best predictors of coping well with the death of a spouse was the personality disposition of ________.

A. extraversion B. openness to experience C. conscientiousness D. emotional stability

Psychology