Once a guest appeared on The Tonight Show, with former
host Johnny Carson, and showed her collection of potato chips that resembled famous celebrities or historical figures. One example was a potato chip that was said to resemble Abraham Lincoln. In actuality, this guest was providing an example of
A) apoplexia.
B) belief perseverance.
C) the confirmation bias.
D) patternicity.
Answer: D
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c. Any drawing with the eyes toward the top is effective. d. The picture must be detailed and realistic to gain the infant's attention.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following refers to the romantic myth that a self-sacrificing woman can change a violent man into a loving and sensitive partner?
A. Hercules fantasy B. Beauty and the Beast fantasy C. Sleeping Beauty fantasy D. Snow White fantasy
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a. Sweet, since many nutritious foods taste somewhat sweet b. Salty, because salt is a critical nutrient c. Umami, which responds to needed amino acids d. All taste receptors will be active