Even though Christoper has lost a great deal of money gambling, he continues to place bets at the roulette table because he believes that he can predict the winning number. Christopher's perception that he can control events that are uncontrollable is known as


Answer: The illusion of control

Psychology

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In the study by Blackwell et al. (2007), low-achieving math students showed an improvement in ________________ after eight weeks of lessons on having a growth mindset

a. self-confidence b. self-esteem c. standardizing test-taking d. math grades

Psychology

One of Carl Rogers's most important contributions

a. self-actualizing psychology
b. empathic listening of the therapist
c. client-centered psychotherapy
d. the actualizing tendency

Psychology

Present an example to show the interaction between cognitive-personal factors, behaviors, and environmental factors.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Which one of the following characteristics of a test is included in the test plan?

A. the planned date of publication B. the content of each question on the test C. an operational definition of the construct D. a plan for validation

Psychology