In the study of preschoolers' efforts to move gumballs between bowls, Brown and Kane found that children
a. were incapable of solving the task.
b. were aware of analogical hints but could not apply them.
c. used analogical hints effectively to solve the task.
d. induced the correct strategies from their own efforts.
C
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Carlos, who is Hispanic, is asked to take an IQ test by a job placement company. As he sits down to take the test, Carlos begins to think about how minorities in the United States, including Hispanics, are often viewed as less intelligent than others
These thoughts cause Carlos to experience discomfort and anxiety during the test, which then have a negative impact on his test result. Carlos's dilemma is an example of what psychologists call _____. a. the Flynn effect b. covert discrimination c. stereotype threat d. confirmation bias
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
a. water b. a thank-you letter c. a smile from a loved one d. money
A CEO of a Midwestern company gave a press briefing and espoused some fairly restrictive regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions and water pollution. His excellent credibility was probably due to the fact that ________
a) many people in the area work for him b) he is CEO of a chemical company c) TV is an excellent means by which to express one's attitude d) he is highly certain of his views
What condition is caused by the deterioration of neurons in the midbrain that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine?
a. Stroke b. Parkinson's disease c. Alzheimer's disease d. Diabetes