According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by
a. learned helplessness.
b. self-criticism and self-defeating thoughts.
c. imbalances of serotonin and noradrenaline.
d. repressed anger that is turned inward as self-hate.
A
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A particular item seems similar to members of a particular category. If you therefore assume that it is a member of that category (even if it is a rare category), you are using the _______ heuristic
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Four developmental psychologists have been conducting separate research into the patterns of language development of deaf children. They meet in Chicago to discuss, summarize, and, hopefully, interrelate their conclusions from their published works and propose future research on this topic. Within the framework of the scientific method, these psychologists would most likely be
a. proposing a hypothesis. b. hypothesis testing. c. operationally defining terms. d. theory building.
Which of the following terms is another name for mere exposure?
A. assortative mating B. proximity effect C. similarity-attraction hypothesis D. excitation transfer effect
A problem associated with the interview method is that
A. interview reports may need to be confirmed by more objective research. B. a single interview may give only a partial picture. C. people are not always accurate or honest in answering questions. D. All of these