Having to decide as quickly as possible if a string of words is a real word or not is a(n) ________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
lexical decision task
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a. convergent thinking b. creative cognition c. divergent thinking d. the means-end analysis
Social __________ theory emphasizes the role of cognition in motivation and the importance of expectations in shaping behavior
a. acquisition b. gender c. cognitive d. learning
Because we have to process information quickly, our brains use ____________ that help us draw quick conclusions in a variety of situations.*
a. mental shortcuts b. logistic regression c. brain wave evaluation d. systematic assessment
As Joan becomes familiar with the literature examining the influence of physical attractiveness on judgments of criminal behavior, she notes inconsistencies in the results. She concludes that this area of study needs to be further investigated. This scenario best represents ________ as a source of ideas for research.
A. practical problems B. theories C. observation of the world around us D. past research