The idea that patterns of thinking are determined by the specific language one speaks is called the linguistic fixedness hypothesis

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

Psychology

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a. transitivity. b. reversibility. c. formal operations. d. centration.

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All of the following are important cultural factors influencing the perception of pain EXCEPT:

a. genes c. language b. socioeconomic status (SES) d. acculturation

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Jacob is trying to go to sleep. So, he tries to keep his eyes open (in the dark) and stay awake as long as possible. This allows sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers performance anxiety. This technique is known as

a. stimulus control. b. sleep restriction. c. the paradoxical intention. d. the tryptophan effect.

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Because 5- to 7-year-olds' gross-motor skills are not fully developed, which of the following sports would be most appropriate?

A) softball B) basketball C) football D) kickball

Psychology