A way we group or classify objects and events based on some shared characteristics is called a(n) ____.

A. concept
B. cognition
C. heuristic
D. algorithm


Answer: A

Psychology

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a) arousal b) drive-reduction c) incentive d) achievement

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a. psychological gender similarities are rarely found. b. most psychological gender differences are quite small. c. there are no differences between genders as substantiated by Hyde's research. d. there are decisive differences between genders psychologically.

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a. Try for quantity of ideas. b. Evaluate each idea carefully to make sure it would work. c. Try to think of unusual ideas. d. Try to combine ideas to create new ones.

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When are REM sleep episodes the longest?

A. during the early part of the night B. during the middle part of the night C. during the late part of the night (near morning) D. REM sleep is equal throughout the night

Psychology