Which of the following statements is correct?
a. A reflex such as a knee-jerk reflex is an example of cognition.
b. Cognition refers to the acquisition and retrieval of knowledge, but not the use of that knowledge.
c. "Cognitive psychology" is sometimes used as a synonym for "cognition."
d. Cognitive psychology emphasizes mental processes that are easily observable.
Ans: c
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a. Genetics plays a small role in depression. b. The environment plays a major role in depression. c. Genetic factors seem to influence the effect the environment may have on depression. d. Twins are relatively immune from depression as a result of the close bond that they form with each other.
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a. older Japanese people who live in urban areas b. older Japanese people who live in rural areas c. younger Japanese people who live in urban areas d. younger Japanese people who live in rural areas
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(a) an experiment (b) an interview (c) a naturalistic observation (d) all the foregoing methods [a, b, and c] were used
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a. 2-DG b. Naloxone c. Nissl stain d. Fluorogold