Which term describes the process of concentrating on one limited aspect of a stimulus and ignoring other aspects?
A. symbolic functioning
B. language acquisition
C. centration
D. concrete operations
Answer: C
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During hypnosis, Gail's hypnotist tells her that she will have an increased desire to drink water and eat healthy food. This describes what type of hypnotic experience?
a. hypnotic regression b. hypnotic analgesia c. posthypnotic amnesia d. distortions of reality e. posthypnotic suggestion
What is the view humanistic psychology takes about the methodology of experiments?
A. Experiments do not allow in-depth study of one’s self and so it should not be used. B. Experiments tap into an unrelated set of behaviors. C. Experiments take too long to run. D. The use of experiments should be combined with nonexperimental methods
Dr. Chang wanted to make use of the web to gather information about her area of scholarship, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Generally speaking, which type of website is the least likely to provide information that is reliable and valid?
a. dot-edu b. dot-gov c. dot-org d. dot-com
A criterion-related validity of 0.50 indicates that approximately ______ percent of
the variability of performance can be accounted for by the test scores. a) 99.5 b) 50 c) 25 d) 10