_____ is the general psychological term for any mental process such as perception, decision making, and language use

Fill in the blank with correct word


Answer: Cognition

Psychology

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In a murder trial, Bob was selected to serve on a death-qualified jury. Given his attitude toward the death penalty, he is probably ____ than the average U.S. citizen

a. more likely to vote for acquittal b. more likely to recommend the death penalty c. more tolerant of procedures that protect the accused d. less religious

Psychology

Josh has a doctoral degree in psychology and is a therapist in New York. His sister Sarah has a medical degree and is in a residency program for psychiatry. Currently, the biggest difference between the two professions is that, in contrast to Josh, Sarah can ____

a. prescribe medication b. conduct research c. conduct psychotherapy d. peer review the work of other researchers

Psychology

Anthony's grandfather recently had a stroke. His eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to have a normal appearance, but his mouth sags a bit on the left side. This appearance indicates that the stroke affected his

A. left motor cortex. B. right motor cortex. C. left basal ganglia. D. right basal ganglia.

Psychology

One reason for the average difference in height between adult men and women is that

A) boys are older and hence taller when they enter the growth spurt. B) androgens promote greater height than estrogen. C) girls are shorter than same-age boys during childhood. D) the Y chromosome in males programs greater height.

Psychology