In your textbook is an illusion that consists of two white lines placed across railroad tracks that converge in the distance. Although the two white lines are equal in length, the upper line will look longer because it appears to be farther away than the lower line. This illusion called the Ponzo illusion can be used to explain the
a. moon illusion.
b. Necker's cube.
c. pyramid illusion.
d. Ames room.
A
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a. are far more cost-effective than the older drugs b. do not improve overall quality of life more than older drugs c. are preferable because they have, at most, only mild side-effects d. have a much higher risk of movement disorders
Evolutionary developmental psychology emphasizes the bidirectional relationship between children and their evolved natures and their immediate physical and social environments
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Emerging adulthood, the years between the ages of 18 and 25, is considered to be a new phase of life in which ________
a. people feel that they are no longer adolescents but are not yet fully adult. b. rates of emotional distress increase greatly as people assume adult responsibilities. c. people living in nonindustrialized cultures develop feelings of dissatisfaction with their countries and desire to move to more developed nations. d. crises similar to midlife crises commonly occur.
The _____ hypothesis refers to an escape hatch or a loophole that defenders of a theory or belief can use to insulate their belief from falsification
A) confirmatory B) ad hoc immunizing C) availability heuristic D) representativeness