After you stare at a bright green object for a minute and look away, you see red. Which theory attempts to explain this finding?
a. Young-Helmholtz theory
b. trichromatic theory
c. opponent-process theory
d. color-constancy theory
c
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An individual's informal understanding of memory, including the ability to accurately assess memory problems and to monitor the effectiveness of their remembering strategies, is called ____
a. metamemory b. metacognition c. metacognitive knowledge d. meta-analysis
Josie enjoys being the center of attention and has many friends and acquaintances. Josie is high in what?
A. openness to experience B. extroversion C. neuroticism D. agreeableness
According to Bandura, people with high ____________ believe their goals are within reach, have a positive view of challenges, and develop a deep interest in and strong commitment to activities they are involved in.
a. person-situation debate b. social-cognitive skills c. self-efficacy d. locus of control
The American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS) are two of the largest organizations of professional psychologists. Many psychologists are members of and contribute to both organizations. Karen has been working in the cognitive neurosciences area for several years and as a new Ph.D., with limited funds can only afford membership in one organization this year. As a researcher with no clinical interests, she may be better suited for _____________ .
A. APA, due to the organizations strong emphasis on research B. APS, due to the organizations strong emphasis on research C. neither APA nor APS, as they are both clinically oriented D. neither one over the other, as they both have a similar focus