There is plenty of research that shows a relationship between stress levels and heart-damaging symptoms, such as high blood pressure and enlargement of the heart. It is possible, however, that some third factor may be responsible for both increases in stress as well as increases in heart-related symptoms. This fact utilizes which critical thinking concept?
A) Occam's Razor
B) Falsifiability
C) Replicability
D) Correlation versus causation
Answer: D
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A. the Hubel and Wiesel Doctrine B. the Gestalt Theory of Perception C. Helmholtz's law D. Weber's law
Regarding figure-ground perception, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Figures have shape, while ground does not. b. In the old lady/young lady figure, people most often see the old woman. c. In the vase/profile figure, the vase always represents the figure. d. Outlines always allow us to distinguish between ground and figure. e. Humans tend to perceive objects as ground when they have distinctive coloring.
What statement best describes Catherine MacKinnon's argument about pornography? a. It allows the society to become more open about sexual behaviors
b. It has been liberating for female sexuality. c. It should not be censored or regulated. d. It cannot be understood separately from the history of male domination of women.
Nicholas used to come home late for supper until his parents started to take away a dollar of his allowance every time he was late. Nicholas' behavior of coming home late decreased to zero. This is an example of what form of negative punishment? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word