People with cancer tend to be more optimistic if their doctor says "You are 90% certain to survive" as opposed to "There is a 1 in 10 chance you will die." This is an example of __________
a) poor bedside manners.
b) a heuristic.
c) framing information.
d) developing a healthful concept.
c
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Which of the following is a reason frequently given by scientists to explain the much higher rate of eating disorders among females?
a. Women are much more likely than men to base self-image on body image. b. Men are not concerned about appearance. c. Men do not have to be concerned about the cultural image of good looks. d. Women do not tend to judge men based on appearance.
Which of the following involves using one emotional state to block another, such as it being impossible to be anxious and relaxed at the same time?
a. stimulus control b. reciprocal inhibition c. role reversal d. vicarious opposition
In traditional cultures, such as the Mek of Papua New Guinea, sleeping alone is ____
a. rare b. common c. common until age 2 d. common until adulthood
What criterion is used to indicate malnourishment in children under age 5?
A. Mental retardation B. Lack of motor skills C. Small size D. Large head