Neisser and Harsch interviewed people about how they learned about the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, and what they were doing at the time. They interviewed people at the time of the explosion, and then three years later. What did they find at
the three-year follow-up?
a. leading questions led to false memories
b. hardly anyone remembered what they were doing
c. about one-third had vivid but inaccurate memories
d. nearly everyone showed accurate memories of where they were
Answer: c.
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A. self-esteem B. civility C. integrity D. self-appraisal
Pregnant Patty's body is currently experiencing the event that triggers hormonal changes that will prevent further menstruation. This event is called a. implantation. b. conception
c. dilation. d. effacement.
Rogers's personality theory is rooted in:
a. Freud's theories. c. experimental psychology. b. Jung's theories. d. humanistic psychology.
According to Cook and Oltjenbruns, coping with life-threatening illness and dying among young adults is likely to challenge their need to
a. express their sexuality b. develop intimate relationships c. obtain realistic support for their goals and future plans d. all of these e. none of these