Which of the following is the best definition of overconfidence ?
a. The tendency to verify rather than challenge our existing schemas
b. Errors in memory that result from receiving new, conflicting information
c. When stimuli that are bright or colorful grab our attention
d. When we are more certain of our judgments than we should be
d. When we are more certain of our judgments than we should be
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Evan, a three year old, prefers to stay by himself rather than interact with others, has not acquired language, and often engages in repetitious behavior. Evan's behavior suggests that he is
a. egocentric. c. realistic. b. autistic. d. animistic.
While walking down a dark alley, you jump at a loud noise. This would not be considered learning because
a. it is not a behavior. b. jumping is only done for survival purposes. c. not everyone would jump in this situation. d. jumping is merely a reflex. e. jumping is a difficult skill, biologically speaking.
Despite its convenience, cross-sectional research
A) does not provide evidence about individual development. B) cannot provide information about age-related trends. C) is limited by selective attrition. D) is threatened by practice effects.
Allison was required to bring a food dish to an event at her workplace and identified this as a problem since she does not typically cook. She decided on a recipe that she attempted to prepare the night before the event. However, she made an error and was unable to reattempt the recipe because she ran out of ingredients, leaving her unable to contribute anything to the event. What element of problem solving was missing for Allison that likely contributed to her failed attempt?
A. She didn't define the problem well enough. B. She didn't properly plan which left her without backup ingredients. C. She didn't evaluate whether her problem solving strategy was successful. D. She didn't go with her "gut" reaction about the problem.