In Duncker’s candle problem, subjects sometimes fail to see that the box of tacks could also be used as a platform. The concept that best describes this failure is
a. Zeigarnik effect
b. von Restorff effect
c. gestaltqualitat
d. functional fixedness
Ans: d. functional fixedness
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A. a physical examination B. an assessment of the global level of functioning C. the administration of the MMPI D. a clinical interview
Most neuropsychologists earn their graduate degrees in ____ psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology
a. ?clinical b. ?community c. ?abnormal d. ?social
A polygraph shows that Ken is guilty of murder, when in fact he is innocent. This is an example of a
A. true negative. B. true positive. C. false negative. D. false positive.
Many state licensing boards have _____ regulations, which are consistent with the APA code of ethic’s mandate that psychologists develop and maintain their competence.
A. cultural competence B. seminar attendance C. continuing education D. burnout