An apparent, but non-existent, relationship between two distinctive events or stimuli is
termed a(n)
a. illusion of outgroup homogeneity.
b. false consensus effect.
c. base-rate fallacy.
d. self-fulfilling prophecy.
e. illusory correlation.
e. illusory correlation.
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A person with schizophrenia may have abnormal levels of activity in which of the following brain regions:
a. frontal areas b. temporal lobes c. occipital lobes d. the thalamus and hypothalamus
Dre lived in a remote Chinese village for six years without access to modern technology. However, upon returning to the United States he was immediately able to remember how to use a computer. In this example Dre is utilizing his
A. procedural memory. B. autobiographical memory. C. declarative memory. D. working memory.
Raj experienced a high degree of stress when learning that he missed an important work deadline. Shortly after learning of the missed deadline, he attempted to study for an upcoming exam. Which of the following is likely to happen?
A. His high level of stress before studying will promote learning. B. His high level of stress before studying will inhibit learning. C. He will form more gist memories of the information. D. He will form more detailed memories of the information.
According to your psychology text, which of the following statements is FALSE concerning women and ethnic minorities in the field of psychology?
a. By 1906 in America, about one psychologist in 10 was a woman. b. By 2000, the percentage of undergraduate and graduate degrees that have been awarded to women has increased to 40 percent. c. Margaret Washburn was the first woman to be awarded a Ph.D. in psychology in 1894. d. Inez Beverly Prosser, the first African-American female psychologist, was awarded her Ph.D. in 1933.