Children who see their heroes and villains on TV getting what they want through violence are likely to conclude that
A. this is TV and has no basis in reality.
B. they could use aggressive methods to get their own needs met.
C. violent behavior is bad.
D. they could do those exact same behaviors to get what they want.
Answer: B
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The economic rule of thumb that only future costs and benefits, not past commitments, should be considered in making a decision is the
a. sunk cost principle. b. escalation effect. c. endowment effect. d. contingency model.
The introductory discussion about creativity in Chapter 11 pointed out that
a. the definition of "creativity" specifies that the problem solution must be produced by the process of insight. b. researchers do not agree on a universal definition of the term "creativity." c. researchers have conducted numerous studies on creativity, but this research has not yet been described in many psychology journals or books. d. unlike other kinds of problem-solving tasks, creativity does not require us to reach a goal state.
Matika and Niklas have consumed a drug that makes them very hungry. In addition,
they experience unusual auditory and visual perceptions. The drug that they most likely have consumed is a. opium. b. LSD. c. cocaine. d. marijuana. e. ethyl alcohol.
Which is not a manifestation of confirmation bias?
(a) people tend to focus on positive information (b) people don't readily consider alternatives (c) people tend not to look for contrary facts (d) people tend to explain away contrary facts when they happen (e) people often try to find data inconsistent with their beliefs