The "word superiority effect" is the observation that which of the following tends to be true?
a. People remember something better if they can put it into words
b. People can identify a letter faster if it is part of a word than if it is by itself.
c. People can remember a series of words better if they all start with the same letter.
d. People can remember a word better if they think about its meaning in their own lives.
b
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Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance, who needs constant admiration, and often fantasizes about power, wealth, brilliance, or beauty?
a. dependent b. histrionic c. narcissistic d. schizoid
Behavioral variables found in the population often form a normal curve, which is described as which type of distribution?
a. z-shaped b. t-shaped c. s-shaped d. bell-shaped
Brian is pulled over for drunk driving. The officer asks him to close his eyes, hold his arms out in front of him, and touch his two index fingers together. Brian fails miserably at this task. The alcohol has affected Brian's
A. sense of equilibrium. B. common sense. C. kinesthetic perception. D. semicircular canals.
Programs designed to raise the self-esteem of adolescents have been shown to
A) lead to higher school achievement. B) lead to fewer problem behaviors. C) lead to better personal relationships. D) None of the above.