Ernst Weber provided a formulation that is used to determine the ________
a) largest detectable stimulus
b) smallest detectable stimulus
c) largest detectable difference between two stimuli
d) change in smallest detectable difference between two stimuli
ANS: d
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between evolutionary forces and behavior?
a. Evolutionary forces influence simple physical traits and simple behaviors, but not complex behaviors. b. Although behavior is complex, evolutionary forces influence both physical traits and behavior. c. Because behaviors have no genetic component, evolutionary forces are irrelevant in shaping behavior. d. The idea that evolutionary forces can mold behavior has come to light only in the last decade.
Robin lost the softball game for her team when she ran toward home and was thrown out at the plate. The coach asked her, "Why did you run? You knew it was a risky move." Robin replied, "But I heard you yell, ‘Go! Go!'" The coach replied, "I was saying, ‘No! No!'" Robin's ill-fated run was the result of a ________ error.
A. visuospatial B. control C. suppressive D. phonological
What type of prejudice is displayed toward people who have low status and do not compete with the ingroup?
A. paternalistic B. admiration C. contemptuous D. envious
Since Tolman's time, little research has been done on the nature of latent learning
a. True b. False