According to Plato’s reminiscence theory of knowledge, all knowledge is:
a. personal opinion
b. innate
c. derived from sensory experience
d. culturally determined
b. innate
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Which term refers to a set of behaviors that has a socially agreed upon function and an accepted code of norms?
a. Agency b. Family system c. Role d. Culture
The first step in the legal process is for some legislative body to:
a. get sued b. receive a complaint c. pass a law d. take a vote
Which description is the BEST example of naturalistic observation research methodology?
A) recording the attractiveness level of women approached by men at the bar B) asking men to rate the attractiveness level of female faces while either sober or intoxicated C) surveying university students about the qualities that they find attractive in a possible romantic partner D) randomly assigning participants on first dates to either a hike in the woods or a city tour and then surveying their attitudes towards their partner
You see an advertisement for a method of learning a foreign language that seems simple—just put on a tape and fall asleep. The accompanying description cites proof that people can learn while asleep. Being a good psychological detective, what question would you ask about the offered proof?
a) Did the individuals actually dream about the foreign language? b) What did the EEG indicate about the participants' level of sleep? c) Did the researchers use only long sleepers who would spend more time with the tapes? d) Were study breaks included in the tape to provide greater comprehension of the material?