The _____ gland is often referred to as the master gland.
a. adrenal
b. pituitary
c. medulla
d. pineal
b. pituitary
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Many television viewers are impressed by "psychic mediums" who pretend to communicate with the deceased friends and relatives of audience members. Typically, the viewers will remember the apparent "hits," or correct statements made by the "mediums," while ignoring the "misses," or incorrect statements. This tendency is referred to as
a. the Barnum effect. b. the confirmation bias. c. the astrologer's dilemma. d. uncritical acceptance.
Jeanie tends to be comfortable in any situation and has the ability to make others feel the same way. She knows how to comfort her friends when they are feeling down, to encourage them in their struggles, and to share their joy when they succeed. Jeanie exhibits a great deal of
a. intuition. b. kinesic sensitivity. c. emotional intelligence. d. creative thinking.
The idea of cognitive dissonance explains how we:
a. incorrectly make the fundamental attribution error b. deal with inconsistencies between our beliefs and behaviors c. persuade other people to be obedient to unreasonable orders d. develop stereotypes that differ from those we were raised with
While observing a special monitor, a physician tells an expectant mother, "As you can see, the legs and arms have just begun to emerge." From this description, you should realize that the two are looking at a(n)
A. zygote. B. fetus. C. embryo. D. germ disc.