Which of the following is NOT a component of the broaden and build theory of positive emotions? Positive emotions
a. increase creativity and flexibility in problem-solving.
b. enhance the effectiveness of defense mechanisms.
c. can undo the effects of negative emotions.
d. promote rewarding social interactions.
B
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Research by Hardigan, Cohen, and Carvajal on pharmacists' choices of practice types showed that:
a. female intuitives chose most often to practice in retail pharmacy b. male thinkers chose most often to practice in retail pharmacy c. female thinking types opted out of pharmacy because they felt that it was unsuitable for them d. male thinkers most often chose to practice in retail pharmacy
In order to assess the size of the lateral ventricles in patients with schizophrenia, Dr. Weinberger has decided to use a coronal or frontal section. In other words, he is looking at a plane of section that is
A. perpendicular to the ground, dividing the brain from front to back. B. perpendicular to the ground, dividing the brain from side to side. C. parallel to the midline, dividing the brain from side to side. D. parallel to the ground, dividing the brain from top to bottom.
A prototype is a
A. tendency to search for and use information that supports our ideas rather than refutes them. B. way in which information is processed and manipulated in the decision-making process. C. representation of the average or ideal member for a concept. D. strategy that guarantees a solution to a problem.
A cognitive psychologist found the mean recall of information increased consistently as the extent to which the participants elaborated on the material (none, minimal, extensive) changed. Also, the standard deviation for each condition was small. What does this suggest about the relationship between the amount of elaboration and recall?
a. A strong relationship exists. b. A weak relationship exists. c. No relationship exists. d. A moderate relationship exists.