Rehder and Ross found that it is easier for people to classify coherent examples because they can use their prior knowledge of
a. category hierarchies. c. category stereotypes.
b. how features go together. d. social categories.
B
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People who have a more _____ explanatory style recover more quickly from failure or negative life pressures
a. optimistic c. depressed b. exciting d. pessimistic
A sample consists of 25 freshmen, 25 sophomores, 25 juniors, and 25 seniors from a local high school that has an equal number of students in each class. If the sample was obtained using a list of all the students in the high school, it is probably an example of ____ sampling. If the sample was obtained without a list of students, it is likely an example of ____ sampling
a. simple random; cluster b. stratified random; quota c. proportionate stratified random; quota d. systematic; convenience
Daniel doesn't understand how others feel. He assumes that everyone is trying to be mean to him. He reacts aggressively toward his peers. He is described by his teachers as impulsive and hyperactive. What peer status does Daniel's behavior describe?
A. withdrawn-rejected B. popular C. aggressive-neglected D. aggressive-rejected
A group of college men is exposed to films with nonviolent sexual themes. A second group is exposed to R-rated films in which men commit sexual violence against women. Several days later, all men complete an attitude questionnaire. The results demonstrate that the second group of men is more accepting of violence toward women than the first group. What is the dependent variable in this study?
A) The films with nonviolent sexual themes B) The films with sexually violent themes C) The subjects' responses to the questionnaire D) The attitude questionnaire