The perception shortcut that involves evaluation of a person based on how they compare to other individuals recently encountered.

a. selective perception
b. contrast effects
c. halo effect
d. prejudice
e. projection


Ans: b. contrast effects

Psychology

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a. efficacy b. esteem c. image d. concept

Psychology

How many stages of labor are there?

a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 7

Psychology

Cingulotomy involves:

a. destruction of a small portion of tissue in the limbic system b. separation of the frontal lobes from the rest of the brain c. severing the corpus callosum to separate the two hemispheres of the brain d. destruction of a small portion of tissue in the brainstem

Psychology

Kenny is a child who is afraid of the high diving board. Kenny's fear is treated through desensitization using a rank ordered series of steps. This series of steps is known as

a. the adaptation sequence. b. a fear hierarchy. c. reciprocal inhibition. d. aversion therapy.

Psychology