Jessica took psychology in the fall semester and is now taking sociology. Several of the concepts are similar, and Jessica finds that she sometimes has trouble recalling some of the major psychological theorists. She keeps getting them confused with sociological theorists. Jessica's problem is most likely due to _______________.
a) decoding failure
b) retroactive interference
c) proactive interference
d) Toronto syndrome
b
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In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, what does the experiential aspect of intelligence deal with?
A. how prior experiences are used in problem solving, which involves the ability to cope with new situations B. the analysis of data to solve problems, using previously learned information C. how intelligence is used to face real-world demands D. how emotional experiences affect our interpretation of the information around us
Vince is extremely impressed with himself. Although he has only achieved a moderate amount of success, he thinks of himself as being uniquely special and deserving of the best of everything. Vince fantasizes frequently about great wealth and fame and does not really pay much attention to other people except to note how they react to him. Vince would most likely be diagnosed with ________
personality disorder. a. antisocial b. histrionic c. narcissistic d. dependent
Persons high in sensation seeking tend to be more likely to
a. smoke. b. engage in substance abuse. c. engage in casual unprotected sex. d. do all of these.
Media violence could __________ the expression of aggressive behavior, especially when __________
a. inhibit; the viewer has a predisposition for violent behavior b. disinhibit; the media aggressor was rewarded c. disinhibit; the media aggressor is punished d. inhibit; the individual frequently views violence