If we do well on a test, we say, "I got an A!" If we do poorly, we say, "She gave me an F." This best illustrates the
A. assumed-similarity bias.
B. self-serving bias.
C. fundamental attribution error.
D. halo effect.
Answer: B
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a. habituation of the child. b. child's assimilation pattern. c. child's readiness. d. quality and quantity of the training.
According to the psychosexual stages proposed by Freud, which of the following is most likely in a person characterized by excessive dependency?
a. smoking habit b. workaholism c. excessive cleanliness concerns d. promiscuity
Vanessa walked into a party and said, "I just purchased a vehicle." Most people in the room formed a mental image of a midsize car. Apparently, a midsize car can be considered a __________ for the __________ concept called vehicle.
A. prototype; natural B. prototype; formal C. mental model; natural D. mental model; formal
The appearance of new information in short-term memory displacing the old information suggests that STM store is
a. infinite. c. limited. b. coded. d. iconic.