One is exhibiting a(n) ____________________ when one seeks out information that supports a preexisting belief
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
confirmation bias
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Describe the construct of the mood-related continuum. How do you think this construct helps in understanding mood disorders?
What will be an ideal response?
According to the social learning theorists, the learning of sex-appropriate behaviors can take place directly or it can take place without any direct reward for observing and remembering the actions of others, which is referred to as __________ learning
a. vicarious b. innate c. unconscious d. inverse
A compulsion to keep placing certain items (such as clothing, books, or foods) in perfect order in accordance with strict rules is a:
balance compulsion. cleaning compulsion. checking compulsion. counting compulsion.
How might Piaget determine whether a child's thinking is egocentric? a. Ask the child to share a bag of candies with other children.c b. Watch which other children, if any, the child imitates
c. Tell the child not to play with his or her favorite toy. d. Ask how a pile of blocks would look from a different angle.