Why do editors of scholarly journals tend to be established scholars who are well respected by their peers?
a. The position is very remunerative and offered as a reward for long service to the field.
b. They tend to retire sooner, allowing scholars behind them to continually move into that position.
c. They can become gatekeepers of new ideas, allowing some into print while excluding others.
d. They no longer need to seek publication of books or articles themselves.
C
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Research on language reveals that:
A) relatively few species have developed anything that could even be considered a form of social communication. B) language really only develops when a species has the ability to communicate vocally. C) most social species have systems of communication that allow them to transmit messages to one another. D) there are no commonalities between human language and signalling systems of other animals.
Before enrolling in an abnormal psychology course, Tod's idea of psychological disorders had been influenced primarily by talk shows. He expected to hear the same kinds of stories he had heard on talk shows. What an eye-opening experience the course turned out to be! How would a cognitive psychologist describe the influence the course had on Tod's idea of psychological disorders?
A. Tod learned the value of algorithms. B. Tod now uses heuristics. C. The course increased Tod's ability to use visual imagery. D. The course altered Tod's concept of psychological disorders.
People are more likely to experience depression in the winter months.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Jannika is sitting in a room with one candle to light her space. Another person enters and brings another candle, which increases the total light by 50 percent. Will Jannika detect the difference in light illumination?
a. Yes, according to Weber’s Law, one more candle will be enough of a difference to be detectable. b. No, the light of the initial candle is too intense for one more candle to make a difference. c. No, Weber’s Law states a 50 percent increase in light won’t be enough to be detected. d. There is actually no difference in the overall illumination of one versus two candles.