When gamblers believe that a string of losses must soon be followed by wins, they are exhibiting
a. an attribution error.
b. selective memory.
c. magnified gambling skill.
d. the gambler's fallacy.
D
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a. Procedural memory is used when we need to consciously recall a set of procedures to be followed in completing a task. b. Procedural memories are hard to verbalize. c. Procedural memory is engaged without conscious effort. d. Procedural memory involves motor or performance skills. e. Athletes' use of the term "muscle memory" captures the nature of procedural memory.
Which component of Type A behavior seems to be MOST responsible for the increased rate of heart attacks?
a. Anger and hostility c. Competitiveness b. Highly driven work goals d. Impatience and time urgency
The distribution of IQ scores within the population tends to show a U-shaped curve with most scores falling at both ends and a few scores in the middle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The concept of __________ learning occurs when an animal links two events that occur together
a. associative b. constructive c. dissociative d. paired