Zelda was presented the list, "hat, dog, rock, pen, hair, lake, cloud, rug, and sheet" in a short-term memory experiment. Her most likely error would be:
a. saying "pear" instead of "hair"
b. saying "pond" instead of "lake"
c. forgetting "sheet" entirely
d. forgetting "hat" entirely
A
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Which of the following is the best explanation of how attitudes may influence gender differences on cognitive tasks?
a. Children tend to react against their parents' stereotypes, especially during adolescence, so girls become overconfident about their math ability. b. Boys perceive themselves as being more competent than girls, as far as math ability, so this self-confidence can improve their performance. c. Boys react more strongly when they experience stereotype threat, and so they frequently provide a quick answer that is incorrect. d. Because boys are more impulsive than girls, they are less likely to develop negative attitudes about cognitive tasks.
Hypnobirthing "puts the mother in charge" and encourages her to
a. use a coach. b. focus on relaxing scenes and decrease muscle tension. c. use a general anesthesia. d. use a doula.
Which man-made structure best illustrates the variations in the customs surrounding death?
a. The White House in Washington D.C. b. Sears Tower in Chicago c. The Taj Mahal in India d. The Colosseum in Rome
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the needs that become activated after our safety needs have been met are:
a. love and belongingness needs b. esteem needs c. physiological needs d. self-actualization needs