Velma assumed the woman with red hair was Irish. She is likely relying on what?
A. representativeness heuristic
B. anchoring and adjustment heuristic
C. algorithm
D. confirmation bias
Answer: A
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a. stable b. global c. external d. magnified
In studies of forgetting, the retention interval is the length of time
a. between the presentation of stimuli and the complete forgetting of the information. b. between the presentation of stimuli and the measurement of forgetting. c. during which the stimulus material is available to be studied by the subjects. d. over which the subject has 100 percent recall of the material.
In the context of the forms of factor-analysis used by Cattell to study personality, in the _____, large amounts of data are collected from a group of people
a. R technique b. T-data technique c. P technique d. L-data technique
Gabe is a late-maturing boy. Compared to boys who mature earlier, we can expect Gabe to
a. be less likely to get in trouble with drugs, alcohol, and truancy. b. be more poised, relaxed, and self-assured. c. prematurely form his identity. d. have social and athletic advantages.