On a popular quiz show, contestants are asked to match the audience in naming certain items. One contestant, when asked to "name a type of vehicle," replied "wheelchair!" The audience groaned, because they knew that the contestant was pretty far off the mark. The contestant should have picked a vehicle that was closer to a ___ for vehicles to match the audience's response.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: prototype
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A biological perspective of a mental disorder may suggest that:
A. a mental disorder is the result of traumatic experiences B. distorted perception is the main cause of mental disorders C. mental disorders can often be traced to brain dysfunction D. poor stress management techniques are the main cause of most mental disorders
Sometimes test makers reverse the direction of the test items. That is, whereas sometimes agreeing with an item indicates a high score on the trait being measured, sometimes disagreeing with the item indicates a high score. Test makers do this to control for which potential problem?
A. Faking B. Carelessness and sabotage C. Social desirability D. Acquiescence response
Angie's bad-tempered boss wears a particular type of cologne. She is usually uncomfortable in his presence. One day, Angie was at the mall when she smelled the same cologne. The smell triggered a momentary feeling of uneasiness. In this example, which factor served as the unconditioned stimulus?
A) the cologne B) Angie's boss C) Angie D) the feeling of uneasiness
The dorsal stream is also called the ______ pathway due to its role in action.
A. why B. when C. how D. where