The belief that something is true independent of any reasoning process is called ________.
A. an algorithm
B. instinct
C. intuition
D. insight
Answer: C
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A. concrete operational B. formal operational C. preoperational D. sensorimotor
Research on the relationship between money and happiness suggests that
a. upward comparisons tend to increase feelings of subjective well-being. b. within a particular country, the wealthier citizens report significantly greater levels of happiness. c. as the wealth of a particular country increases, the subjective well-being of its citizens increases. d. d. in general, citizens of wealthier nations report greater levels of happiness. in general, citizens of wealthier nations report greater levels of happiness.
What z-score values form the boundaries for the middle 60% of a normal distribution?
a. z = +0.25 and z = –0.25 c. z = +0.52 and z = –0.52 b. z = +0.39 and z = –0.39 d. z = +0.84 and z = –0.84
Which of the following is evidence of the adaptation of the contemporary human brain?
a. Brain size has gradually increased over the last 6,000 years. b. Genes involved with brain development appear to have changed as recently as 6,000 years ago. c. Compared with non-human primates, the human brain uses oxygen more efficiently. d. Although the brain comprises only about 2% of the body’s weight, it requires about 15% of the body’s resources when at rest.