When we group together all cars, regardless of the make of an individual car, because they share common characteristics or attributes, we are using

a. algorithms.
b. heuristics.
c. concept formation.
d. divergent thinking.


ANSWER: c

Psychology

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a. about 10%. c. between 40% and 60%. b. between 15% and 25%. d. virtually 100%.

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When Sayuri is distressed, her father is dismissive and her mother is hostile. Sayuri is probably

A) emotionally well-regulated. B) overwhelmed by negative emotion. C) empathetic. D) prosocial.

Psychology

Dean has a comprehensive final exam in three weeks that he is concerned about. His concerns prompt him to go ahead and start studying, and in doing so, he feels less worried as the exam approaches. In this example, the exam, Dean’s concerns, and his behavior may be seen as an example of _________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology

The first task of the therapist is to

A) discover what the clients constructs are. B) determine the extent of the client’s anxieties. C) determine if the client is defensive. D) play a role for the client.

Psychology