The extent to which the first information we receive about someone influences our *** impression of that person more than later information is called the ______
a. phi phenomenon c. recency effect
b. halo effect d. primacy effect
D
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Continuity theory is based on the premise that
a. change is uncommon in adulthood b. daily problems are solved using strategies that have been successful in the past. c. the maximum level of cognitive abilities is achieved in middle adulthood. d. environmental demands decline with age.
Regarding marijuana, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Marijuana's immediate effects are euphoria, altered time sense, and perceptual distortions. b. Experts agree that marijuana has little effect on driving performance. c. Extreme dosages of marijuana can cause paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions. d. No overdose deaths from marijuana have been reported.
Which of the following reflects the finding in cross-species research?
A- Male rhesus juveniles and boys are more likely than female rhesus juveniles and girls to engage in rough and tough play. B- Female rhesus monkeys and girls showed consistent, strong preferences for wheeled toys. C- Male monkeys and girls showed greater flexibility in preferences, sometimes playing with plush toys and sometimes playing with wheeled toys. D- Female rhesus juveniles and girls are more like than male rhesus juveniles and boys to engage in rough and tough play.
In order to permit scientific study, covert behaviors are
a. estimated. b. not included in the analysis. c. prevented from interfering with the experiment. d. operationally defined in terms of overt behavior.