In which of these cases have researchers found good evidence of "far transfer"?
a. Old people who practice crosswords and Sudoku improve memory for daily life
b. Computer games that require attention improve academic performance for some children.
c. Students who learn to use a formula in physics apply it immediately in algebra.
d. Learning calculus leads to brain growth and increased intelligence.
b
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Sarah has the nonpurging type of bulimia. Sonia has the restricting type of anorexia. Which of the following is likely?
a. They are both aware that their eating patterns are not normal. b. Sarah uses fasting as a way to control her weight but Sonia does not. c. They both are overly concerned with their weight. d. Sarah is at risk for comorbid mental disorders but Sonia is not.
Who introduced the flow diagram to represent what is happening in the mind?
A. Donald Broadbent B. Colin Cherry C. Newell and Simon D. Wilhelm Wundt
Rachel has missed several classes because of family issues. On the day of the midterm, Rachel asks you, her classmate, if she can copy your answers so that she does not fail the exam. According to Kohlberg, how would you respond if you were using postconventional moral reasoning??
a. ?“No way! I could get caught by the instructor, and then I'd fail.” b. ?“I cannot let you cheat because it would be unfair to the other students.” c. ?“Okay. As a friend, it's my duty to help you.” d. ?“I'll let you copy my answers, but you owe me a favor now.”
How many people out of 100 have an IQ above 130?
a. two b. five c. 10 d. 15