When the stimuli in a task occur in highly predictable ways, an individual is often able to attend to both that task and another one at the same time. When this occurs, the processing of the first task is
A. controlled
B. automatic
C. top-down
D. bottom-up
E. sequential
Ans: B. automatic
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a. gains loom larger than losses of an equal size. b. people underestimate how much regret they will experience. c. losses loom larger than gains of an equal size. d. people delay decisions involving two alternatives that both involve losses.
African American and Latino and Latina teenagers have the highest suicide rates among teens
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In ancient societies, if a person's abnormal conduct consisted of speech that appeared to have a religious or mystical significance, then the person was
a. assumed to have willingly entered into a pact with the devil. b. thought to be a witch. c. thought to be possessed by a good spirit or god. d. assumed to have something physically wrong with the heart.
According to Redford Williams, which of the following is NOT likely to reduce hostility and increase trust?
a. Keep your anger inside. b. Try to be kinder to other people. c. Stop mistrusting the motives of others. d. Consciously, try to reduce the times you become irritated over "little things."