Which of the following provides the best example of functional fixedness?
A. Using a pair of pliers as a paperweight
B. Using a tire as a football practice target
C. Using a juice glass as a container for orange juice
D. Using a wine bottle as a vase
Answer: C
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a. depression and body dysmorphic disorder. b. diabetes. c. somatic symptom disorders. d. all of these are comorbid with eating disorders.
Milton frightens his family with his wild talking and frantic activity. Confined in a mental hospital for several days, he becomes completely immobile. He takes awkward postures for hours on end and allows himself to be "arranged" by others. With what symptoms of schizophrenia is Milton presenting?
a. disorganized symptoms b. bipolar symptoms c. catatonic symptoms d. paranoid symptoms
Which age group is likely to do more niche-picking?
A) adolescents B) preschoolers C) infants D) toddlers
A researcher is able to conduct an experiment on study habits in his laboratory and he finds some exciting results. What is one possible shortcoming of using this method?
a. Results from laboratory experiments do not always generalize to real-world situations. b. Experiments do not provide evidence about cause-and-effect relationships. c. It is not possible to conduct experiments on issues such as study habits. d. Laboratory experiments do not control for confounding variables.