Attempting possible solutions to a problem, then discarding the ones that don't work until you find one that does, is called the ____________________ method of problem-solving
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
trial-and-error
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Cultures that value oral traditions tend to perform better on memory tasks that require encoding of information:
A. organized in hierarchies B. presented as part of a play or drama C. presented rapidly D. presented verbally
Jeff is concerned that the framing effect may be influencing his decision to study abroad next semester. According to Chapter 12, an effective way to correct for the framing effect is to
a. see whether he can come up with some representative counter-examples. b. apply the anchoring-and-adjustment heuristic to see whether the decision can be appropriately adjusted. c. consider how many positive and how many negative examples come readily to mind. d. consider how he would feel about not studying abroad next semester.
A research study in which rats were exposed to "amusement parks" containing ladders, platforms, and boxes demonstrated that rats exposed to these enriched environments had ____.
A. more myelin B. larger brains C. longer axons D. more efficient synaptic activity
Research that assessed the role of stress in a person's life suggests that ____
a. most children are sufficiently resilient so that exposure to stress has little predictive value for depression later in life b. severity, chronicity, onset, and type of stress interact in causing depression c. encountering stress early in life helps children develop defenses for averting depression later in life d. stress early in life is only predictive of depression later in life for children who are genetically vulnerable