Which term refers to knowledge of how the mind works and the ability to control the mind?

A. false belief
B. suggestibility
C. metacognition
D. centration


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. ?undulatio reflexa b. ?tabula rasa c. ?cogito d. ?complex idea e. ?reflection

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In evaluating retrieval rates for category information for a concept, Collins and Quillian's semantic network approach would predict the slowest reaction times for which of the following statements using a sentence verification technique?

A. A field sparrow is a bird. B. A field sparrow is a sparrow. C. A field sparrow is an animal. D. A field sparrow is a field sparrow.

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Anna's ability to communicate has become impaired after a stroke. With this information only, you can conclude that she

A. could only have aphasia. B. could only have aprosodia. C. may have either aphasia or aprosodia. D. has neither aphasia nor aprosodia.

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Storing and recalling a shopping list is an everyday example of the function of the:

A. visuospatial sketch pad. B. central executive. C. phonological loop. D. episodic buffer.

Psychology