People have a general tendency to attribute greater intelligence, ability, and competence to individuals who are less physically attractive. This is known as the attractiveness bias

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: False

Psychology

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"Professor Wilson," asks Jeremy, who is a freshman in class, "I had a really tough week and wanted to know if I can turn in our term paper a week late. I just haven't had time to write it!" Given that this request comes on the Friday the paper is due,

Professor Wilson declines the request. "Then would it be okay if I get it to you on Monday, or even email it to you tomorrow?" To this changed request, Professor Williams agrees. Professor Williams is obviously not a psychology teacher, otherwise he would know he was just a victim of the __________ technique. a. bait-and-switch b. foot-in-the-door c. door-in-the-face d. lowball

Psychology

How do environmental factors affect heritability estimates?

A. When environments are variable, heritability estimates are reduced. B. Heritability estimates measure genetic influences and are not affected by environmental factors. C. When environments are variable, heritability estimates can be exaggerated. D. Adoption studies and twin studies remove environmental effects from heritability estimates.

Psychology

Proximate cause is to "how," as ultimate cause is to "______"

a) what b) when c) where d) why e) who

Psychology

A ______ is a sample statistic that is used to estimate a population parameter.

A. point estimate B. confidence interval C. interval estimate D. confidence limit

Psychology