An elderly lady is greatly impressed by an astrologer who describes her as physically vigorous, innovative, and artistically creative. Her reaction to this flattering description is an example of
a. uncritical acceptance.
b. the confirmation bias.
c. the Gall effect.
d. the confusion of cause and effect.
A
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The ____ is a structure that extends from the medulla into the forebrain.
A. reticular formation B. tectum C. tegmentum D. thalamus
Terrance, whose birth mother drank heavily throughout pregnancy, has a thin upper lip, short eyelid openings, a small head, and a smooth philtrum. His physical growth has been slow, and he shows impairment in memory, attention span, motor coordination, and social skills. Terrance has __________
A) fetal alcohol syndrome B) partial fetal alcohol syndrome C) alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder D) cytomegalovirus
Which questions addressed in social psychology would apply to the study of personality?
A. how people's personalities change as they grow older B. the extent to which personality traits predict good or poor mental health C. whether personality traits influence people's productivity in the workplace D. how a person's self-concept and self-esteem contribute to personality development
Which statement illustrates the "Eichmann defense"?
a. "I wanted to fit in." b. "I was following orders." c. "I was afraid to disagree." d. "I assumed they were right."