If you know that your best friend is allergic to clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobster, you know that she is allergic to shellfish. Going from these specific instances of allergy to a general statement that covers all situations illustrates __________ thought
a. deductive
b. inductive
c. intuitive
d. creative
B
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A major limitation of naturalistic observation in the study of human behavior is that
A. accurate observations usually cannot be made. B. there is no sure way to know what is causing the behavior being studied. C. studying people in their natural environment tells nothing about the influence of context on behavior. D. it always requires two observers and is therefore very expensive.
Which of the following statements regarding the Big Five personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?
A. People rated high in agreeableness were more likely to be drug dependent. B. People rated high in conscientiousness were more likely to be altruistic. C. People rated high in neuroticism were more likely to have successful peer relationships. D. People rated high in extraversion were more likely to have a positive sense of well-being in the future.
The most widely used estrogen in the United States, conjugated equine estrogen (CEE), is made from:
A) foals' urine. B) pregnant mares' blood. C) pregnant mares' urine. D) synthetic chemicals.
______ personality disorder is characterized by suspiciousness and pervasive mistrust.
A. Antisocial B. Narcissistic C. Avoidant D. Paranoid