When people actively seek out information to support their beliefs while ignoring data that refutes their beliefs, they are engaging in the availability heuristic
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: False
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Elaine is talking to her friends Mike and Jeremy. As the friends discuss their first day of third grade, Mr. Kramer notices Elaine is more interested in talking about herself. This is an example of her lack of
a. social cognition. b. critical thinking. c. automaticity. d. perspective taking
On a variable-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given for the ________
a. next correct response after a fixed number of responses have occurred b. first correct response after varying amounts of time have passed c. first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed d. next correct response after a varying number of responses have occurred
According to Kübler-Ross, when denial, anger, and bargaining fail to postpone the illness, the person
A) once again tries bargaining. B) lashes out at loved ones. C) moves into the acceptance stage. D) becomes depressed.
In order to improve informal observation methods, clinicians should
a. lengthen the first interview session to facilitate the sharing of anecdotal information. b. consult with other clinicians about information obtained during early interviews. c. observe overt behaviors and place greater emphasis on them during the interview. d. focus on establishing a diagnosis as quickly as possible.