When Kate read her horoscope for the day, she was amazed to find that it described her very well. She is probably a victim of

A) the P.T. Barnum effect.
B) mental set bias.
C) self-actualization.
D) social desirability bias.


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. We can conclude that the test is biased against old people. b. We can conclude that the test is not biased against old people. c. Before drawing a conclusion, we need to know how many old people answered more than half the questions correctly. d. Before drawing a conclusion, we need to know whether the test scores accurately predict the performance of old people.

Psychology

With respect to the four components of emotional intelligence, "________________" is defined as the ability to recognize how you and those around you are feeling

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Sixty-year-old Irene has been a secretary for 30 years. Despite her advancing age, her typing skills remain excellent. This is in most part due to the fact that Irene continues to practice her typing every day. The Baltes' would suggest that the process of _____ is most responsible for Irene's continued high level of performance

a. selective b. optimization c. compensation d. stagnation

Psychology

Describe the change in reproductive status that women undergo in midlife and the experience of menopause. Describe the change in reproductive status of men starting in midlife.?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology