The scientific study of the changes that occur in people as they age from conception to death is called __________.
A. abnormal psychology
B. gerontology
C. developmental psychology
D. maturational studies
Answer: C
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A questionnaire that is administered to all members of a population is called a:
a. survey. b. poll. c. census. d. nonprobability survey.
When most people look at the black-and-white Hermann grid illusion,
a. they see other colors where there are none. b. the inhibiting process causes them to see gray dots. c. the boxes blur together and it is difficult to determine boundaries. d. the black boxes are seen as white, and the white lines are seen as black. e. they see two alternating patterns appear and disappear.
Shay enjoys speeding around in her car, but dislikes the pollution that it causes. What best describes these feelings about her car?
A. informational beliefs B. evaluative beliefs C. dual attitudes D. implicit attitudes