Students selected on the basis of a test for a graduate training program frequently leave prior to completion because of poor grades. This is an example of a

a. false negative.
b. high cutting score.
c. high base rate.
d. false positive.


d

Psychology

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Self-actualization refers to

a. a tendency that causes human personality problems. b. the process of admitting an experience to awareness. c. anyone who is making full use of his or her potentials. d. the requirements necessary for becoming famous, academically distinguished, or rich.

Psychology

The branch of philosophy known as epistemology asks

a. how we know the world. b. how we know ourselves. c. how we study our thoughts. d. how we study learning processes.

Psychology

If you had absolutely no concept or fear of the consequences of your actions (for yourself or others) and were overly motivated by pleasing yourself, you might behave like a person with ________ personality disorder.

A. antisocial B. narcissistic C. histrionic D. schizotypal

Psychology

The one trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present is called the ___________ trait

a. dizygotic c. dominant b. monozygotic d. recessive

Psychology