Which model was a good predictor for classifying people when attributes, such as marital status, do not differ along continuous dimensions?
a. nearest neighbor c. feature frequency
b. prototype d. average distance
C
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A field experiment in which 6- to 9-year-old boys were given non-violent video games to play found that after 4 months of playing the games, the experimental group __________ compared to the control group.
A. did less reading and studying after school and had lower reading and writing scores in school B. did more poorly on math but not reading C. had both lower reading and writing scores and poorer math scores D. showed no evidence that the video games displaced other activities
The rise of the medical model in the study of psychopathology brought about
a. improvements in the treatment of individuals who exhibited abnormal behavior. b. an increase in the number of asylums for the treatment of the mentally ill. c. an increase in misconceptions about mental disorders. d. decreases in the expression of sympathy toward the mentally ill.
The assessment technique that involves the use of tests in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated is:
a. T-data. c. L-data. b. Q-data. d. P-data.
Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization c. Catharsis b. Displacement d. Reaction formation