Describe the difference between conducting a key word search on the Web and PsycINFO
What will be an ideal response?
A key word search on the Web will lead you to sites that have not been reviewed or evaluated by professionals in the field. Although you may find accurate and valid information, there are no guarantees. A search on PsycInfo, however, will produce reputable sources that have been reviewed and selected from recognized scientific publications.
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a. Egocentrism b. Concrete operations c. The zone of proximal development d. Accommodation
Based on research, subliminal messages can:
A. prevent self-fulfilling prophecies from occurring B. persuade us to buy specific items C. influence perceptions and decision making D. help us to significantly modify complex behavior
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a panic attack?
a. intense fear or discomfort b. can last for a few days c. sense of imminent danger d. occur several times a week or month
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a. life-course b. life-span c. social cognitive d. psychosocial