The tendency to perceive things with a

continuous pattern rather than with a complex, broken-up pattern is known as ________.
a) proximity

b) continuity

c) contiguity
d) common region


ANS: b

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The belief that one can effectively produce a desired outcome in a particular area of life is called self-_____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Phonology is the study of:

a. grammatical units of language. b. basic written units of language. c. sounds and how they are used in a language. d. contextual variables in language.

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Luke and Laura have been living together for years and have finally decided to break it off for good. Which of the following best illustrates an integrative solution to their dilemma of dividing up their possessions?

a. Laura, the music lover of the two, gets the stereo, while Luke, the gourmet chef, gets all of the fancy pots and pans. b. They agree to flip a coin and let the winner choose to take the ten items he or she most wants. c. They decide to randomly divide their possessions in half and then flip a coin to see who gets which half. d. They agree to let Pedro, a mutual friend, mediate the dispute and decide on the fairness of the negotiations.

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With reference to the strange-situation experiment conducted by Mary Ainsworth, the ________ classification is considered the most insecure because the infant's fear of their attachment figure inhibits the development of a strategy for effective regulation of stress.

A. insecure-avoidant B. insecure-resistant C. insecure-disorganized D. insecure-attached

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