Which of the following categories involves claims that are always untestable?
A) Metaphysics
B) Pseudoscience
C) Science
D) Popular psychology
Answer: A
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding co-sleeping?
a. It occurs only in technologically advanced countries. b. It is the most common sleeping arrangement in the world for mothers who are breast-feeding. c. Children who co-sleep are less likely to use transitional objects or suck their thumbs. d. Co-sleeping is not found to have harmful effects on child social development.
Melody's new next-door neighbor tends to dress rather outrageously and act in a very vivacious manner. Based on this information, Melody decides her new neighbor must be an art major at the local university. In this case, Melody appears to have based her decision on:
a. the availability heuristic b. the representativeness heuristic c. anchoring and adjustment d. working backward
The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerves that control all of the involuntary functions in the body is called the ________ nervous system
a) somatic b) autonomic c) sympathetic d) parasympathetic
Allison was very positive about herself and her qualifications when starting her new job and this was generally well received by her new coworkers. If Allison continues to regularly discuss her positive attributes and accomplishments, what unwanted effect is this likely to produce?
A. Her self-esteem will decline. B. Others will begin to dislike her. C. She will develop less self-awareness. D. She will engage in more sandbagging.