One example of a cognitive bias is
a. having a strong reaction to a loud, sudden noise
b. running away from a grizzly bear
c. believing that an unreturned text means that someone is angry with you
d. quickly dropping a hot utensil before it burns you
Ans: C
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a. time out. b. overcorrection. c. response cost. d. extinction.
A child who is observed to be withdrawn, unhappy, insecure, and passive has probably been raised by _______.
a. authoritarian parents b. authoritative parents c. permissive parents d. indulgent parents
If you exhibit the self-serving bias, which of the following statements would you most likely use to explain a poor grade on a test?
A. "I didn't study well enough to get a good grade." B. "In general, I am not very smart." C. "The professor doesn't know how to teach." D. "I am just not very good at this subject."
The most important buffer against the loss that comes from retirement and widowhood is having:
a. several grandchildren. b. at least one close friend. c. paid caregivers. d. a home of one's own.