The best scientific theories not only explain and organize known facts, but they also ____
a. use historical perspectives
b. generate predictions
c. establish new facts
d. discredit other theories
ANSWER:
b
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A. neural ganglia B. medulla oblongata C. cerebellum D. mirror neurons
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A) is less than 100 B) is greater than 100 C) is exactly 100 D) cannot be determined from the information provided
Broadbent's model is called an early selection model because
a. the filter eliminates unattended information right at the beginning of the flow of information. b. the filtering step occurs before the information enters the sensory store. c. only a select set of environmental information enters the system. d. incoming information is selected by the detector.
____ is demonstrated in a liquid conservation test by pouring the liquid back into its first container
a. Reversibility b. Mental seriation c. Cereal processing d. Context-dependent transitivity