Beliefs in superstitious acts, the afterlife, and psi-phenomenon are known as

a. external attributions.
b. magical thinking.
c. tempting fate.
d. psychological reactance


Answer: B

Psychology

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Norman Cousins is credited with suggesting that immune functioning is increased by ____

a. exercise b. humor c. self-efficacy d. perception of control

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b. instincts. c. habituation. d. sensitization.

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Affirmative Action was originally designed to correct past discriminatory practices against minorities and women.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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