Sigourney's doctors think she might have a tumor, and they would like to use a brain-imaging technique that will provide them with an accurate image of her brain structure. The technique that they are most likely to use would be
a. a positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
b. a computerized tomography (CT) scan.
c. electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB).
d. an electroencephalograph (EEG) recording.
B
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The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is . . .
a. significantly below average and symptom onset prior to age 18 b. significantly below average, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18 c. significantly below average, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18 d. significantly below average and deficits in adaptive functioning
According to Rosch and Mervis, the most typical members of a category
a. have the same attributes as the least typical members. b. share attributes with other members of the same category. c. share attributes with members of other categories. d. belong to many other categories.
Guido is unaware of all the negative stereotypes he sees of African Americans on television. Because of this exposure, he is more likely to feel anxiety or fear toward someone who is African American if he is in a setting in which he is unfamiliar or already uncomfortable. This learned prejudice is a form of
A. mere-exposure effect. B. ultimate attribution error. C. biopreparedness. D. cognitive dissonance.
Researchers have clearly identified the personality and social variables that are associated with how individuals respond to and survive serious illness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false