Because you can easily think of examples of dishonest politicians, you might conclude that dishonesty is common among politicians. Reasoning of this type is an example of what?

a. The availability heuristic
b. The framing effect
c. The maximizing strategy
d. The law of effect


a

Psychology

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a. emotional intelligence (EQ) b. affective forecasting c. affect-as-information d. hedonic treadmill

Psychology

The stretch reflex ____

a. results in a stretch b. is caused by a stretch c. inhibits motor neurons d. sends a message for a muscle to relax

Psychology

Television specials with a theme of dying and death began emerging in the 1970s in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Which of the following factors accurately represents the circumstances regarding women and HIV/AIDS?

A. Women frequently consider themselves at risk. B. Most research on the spread of AIDS has highlighted the disease in women. C. Women accounted for 50% of new AIDS cases in 2003. D. The age of highest risk of infection for women is their late teens.

Psychology