In a demonstration that is described in the textbook, people are asked to determine whether pairs of numbers are physically different
It is typically more difficult for people to make these judgments when the numbers are conceptually ________ because of ________ processes that interfere.
a. far apart; automatic
b. far apart; controlled
c. close together; controlled
d. close together; automatic
Answer: d. close together; automatic
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The scientific field that studies the effects of drugs on the mind and behavior is called ____
a. psychopharmaceuticals b. pharmaceuticals c. psychopharmacology d. pharmacology
All the members of a group are considered ______________?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which example illustrates behavior therapy?
a. A therapist focuses on changing specific psychological traits in order to improve the client's behavior b. A therapist tries to show the person how her emotional reactions lead to ineffective behaviors. c. A therapist tries to alter a client's broad psychological traits to make the client behave more positively d. A therapist works with a person to identify and behaviors that support or lead to emotional distress. e. A and C
What does the empirical evidence show about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator's ability to predict a person's behavior on the job or in relationships?
a. The evidence supports its use to predict job performance, but not behaviors in relationships.
b. The evidence does not support it.
c. The evidence does not support its use to predict job performance, but it does make useful predictions about behavior in relationships.
d. The test has been clearly established as strong and reliable for both job performance and relationship predictions.