The brain uses concepts to classify things into categories based on their:

A) relative importance.
B) shared similarities.
C) biological utility.
D) linguistic meaning.


B) shared similarities.

Psychology

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In an experiment, the presence of a(n) __________ is manipulated by the researchers so that its effects may be determined

a. dependent variable c. placebo b. independent variable d. observer

Psychology

The ability to resist impulses improves between ______.

A. 2 and 3 years of age B. 3 and 4 years of age C. 4 and 5 years of age D. 5 and 6 years of age

Psychology

Research indicates that lower-class subjects have ______ stress to deal with than others, deal with it ______ effectively, and are ______ likely to suffer from it

a. less; more; less c. more; less; more b. less; less; more d. more; more; less

Psychology

Historically, pica has been related to each of the following EXCEPT this:

a. depression b. pregnancy c. developmental disorders d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

Psychology