Darla has sent out a survey in which she is asking people to provide information about their attitudes on a number of sensitive subjects. When the surveys are returned, Darla needs to be aware that the responses may be distorted due to
a. placebo effects.
b. self-report biases.
c. statistical artifacts.
d. meta-analytic controls.
B
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Exceeding normal forgetfulness, ___________ amnesia involves a sudden inability to recall extensive and important personal information
Answer:
The use of medication during childbirth has been criticized mostly because it
a. does not relieve the pain of delivery. c. causes anoxia in the fetus. b. passes readily through the placenta. d. impairs the mother's reasoning.
When would you use the tactic of distancing?
a. when negative emotions and rumination keep you from correcting mistakes b. when certain people make you mad so you want to stay away from them c. when you don't want to think about your mistakes anymore d. All of the above.
______ is the ability to make flexible and efficient use of available brain resources in order to allow for cognitive efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability.
A. Cognitive reserve B. Cognitive selection C. Cognitive compensation D. Cognitive maximization