Many people believe that the "power of positive thinking" can
effectively counteract serious and potentially terminal diseases. While it is certainly true that positive thinking is essential in helping with recovery, there is no research that suggests that positive thinking can reverse illnesses like cancer. These facts demonstrate which concept from this chapter?
A) Replicability
B) Extraordinary claims
C) Occam's Razor
D) Ruling out rival hypotheses
Answer: B
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a. mechanical ability c. adaptive problem solving abilities b. musical talent d. sales techniques
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A. executive function B. divided attention C. selective memory D. egocentrism
__________ refers to the principle that the just noticeable difference of any given sense is a constant fraction or proportion of the stimulus being judged.
A. The opponent-process principle B. The doctrine of specific nerve energies C. The phi phenomenon D. Weber's law
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A. viewing all personal performances favorably B. feeling a generalized sense of guilt C. giving up on a task after the first failure D. recognizing deficits in abilities