Which of the following words best captures the meaning of the term "heuristic," as cognitive psychologists use it?
A. formula
B. strategy
C. program
D. principle
Answer: B
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The controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID) show
a) superior outcome when psychodynamic treatment is employed. b) integration of alters is easily achieved in most people with DID. c) psychotropic medications are effective in eliminating alters. d) none of the above; no controlled outcomes studies on DID exist.
The mistaken belief that a compound outcome of two characteristics can be more likely than either one of the characteristics by itself is __________
a. the conjunction fallacy b. the compound bias c. the law of small numbers error d. satisficing
The mathematical measure of sensitivity in signal-detection theory is known as ______.
A. the cost coefficient B. d-prime C. alpha D. the ROC curve
People with opposing views of capital punishment reviewed mixed evidence regarding its effectiveness as a crime deterrent. As a result, their opposing views differed more strongly than ever. This best illustrates:
a. the framing effect. b. functional fixedness. c. the representativeness heuristic. d. the belief perseverance phenomenon. e. the availability heuristic.