You overhear several students studying for an exam in psychology and hear the term natural selection. If they are reviewing various perspectives, which one do you believe is the focus of their review at the moment?

a) cognitive
b) humanistic
c) psychodynamic
d) evolutionary


ANS: d

Psychology

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Russ has just solved eight multiplication problems in a row. When he gets to the ninth problem, he does not notice the plus (+) sign in the problem and multiplies instead of adds. Russ's error can best be explained by which one of the following?

A. He used an algorithm when he should have used a heuristic. B. He brought an inappropriate response set to the problem. C. He engaged in divergent thinking when he should have engaged in convergent thinking.} D. He used a heuristic when he should have used an algorithm.

Psychology

All cultures support physical growth and health in similar ways

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Research has indicated that the most effective way to foster moral development in adolescents is to a. avoid allowing them to voice amoral opinions

b. encourage direct observation of immoral behavior. c. sign a social contract. d. discuss moral issues.

Psychology

Which of the following is NOT a descriptive statistic?

A) alpha B) standard deviation C) median D) mean

Psychology