People are most likely to be able to perform impressive feats of memory regarding things that are significant to their culture

a. True
b. False


Answer: a

Psychology

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a. eroded dental enamel b. large gaps between teeth c. teeth that are growing in crooked d. open sores at the base of the teeth

Psychology

Dr. Tran, a pediatric psychiatrist, cautions his colleagues against prescribing stimulants for long-term use to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because of the risk of ____

a. ?addiction b. ?growth suppression c. ?suicidal thoughts d. ?ataxia

Psychology

Participants in a within-subjects experiment are performing an odor identification task in which the smell of vinegar is presented at a particularly high concentration. The smell that follows the presentation of the vinegar is always poorly identified, regardless of which odorant it is. What should be a concern for this experimental design?

a. Order effects b. Sequence Effects c. Random allocation to groups d. Mortality

Psychology

Some of the emotional justification for the 1914 Harrison Act can be found in a New York Times article from that year, called "Negro Cocaine ‘Fiends' are a New Southern Menace."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology