Question 1

A test is reliable if it

Accepted Answer

A)  measures what it claims to measure or predicts what it is supposed to predict. 
B)  yields dependably consistent scores. 
C)  has been standardized on a representative sample of all those who are likely to take the test. 
D)  produces a normal distribution of scores. 
A)  measures what it claims to measure or predicts what it is supposed to predict. 
B)  yields dependably consistent scores. 
C)  has been standardized on a representative sample of all those who are likely to take the test. 
D)  produces a normal distribution of scores.

Question 2

In very stressful or embarrassing situations, Sanura is able to maintain her poise and help others to feel comfortable. Sanura's ability best illustrates the value of

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic motivation. 
B)  heritability. 
C)  divergent thinking. 
D)  emotional intelligence. 
A)  extrinsic motivation. 
B)  heritability. 
C)  divergent thinking. 
D)  emotional intelligence.

Question 3

On Monday, the meteorologist forecast a 20 percent chance of rain, so Sheryl took her umbrella to work. On Friday, he reported an 80 percent chance that it would not rain, so Sheryl left her umbrella at home. Sheryl's behavior illustrates the effect of

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmation bias. 
B)  overconfidence. 
C)  the availability heuristic. 
D)  framing. 
A)  confirmation bias. 
B)  overconfidence. 
C)  the availability heuristic. 
D)  framing.

Question 4

Children first begin to demonstrate appropriate syntax in their speech during the ________ stage of language development.

Accepted Answer

A)  babbling 
B)  bilingual 
C)  two-word 
D)  universal grammar 
A)  babbling 
B)  bilingual 
C)  two-word 
D)  universal grammar

Question 5

When Professor McGuire asks her students to answer questions in class, she can quickly tell from their facial expressions whether they are happy to participate. Professor McGuire's perceptual skill best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical intelligence. 
B)  divergent thinking. 
C)  emotional intelligence. 
D)  factor analysis. 
A)  analytical intelligence. 
B)  divergent thinking. 
C)  emotional intelligence. 
D)  factor analysis.

Question 6

Researchers taught the chimpanzee Washoe to communicate by using

Accepted Answer

A)  various sounds. 
B)  plastic symbols of various shapes and colors. 
C)  sign language. 
D)  all of these methods. 
A)  various sounds. 
B)  plastic symbols of various shapes and colors. 
C)  sign language. 
D)  all of these methods.

Question 7

A common problem in everyday reasoning is our tendency to

Accepted Answer

A)  accept as logical those conclusions that agree with our own opinions. 
B)  accept as logical those conclusions that disagree with our own opinions. 
C)  underestimate the accuracy of our knowledge. 
D)  accept as logical conclusions that involve unfamiliar concepts. 
A)  accept as logical those conclusions that agree with our own opinions. 
B)  accept as logical those conclusions that disagree with our own opinions. 
C)  underestimate the accuracy of our knowledge. 
D)  accept as logical conclusions that involve unfamiliar concepts.

A test is reliable if it

In very stressful or embarrassing situations, Sanura is able to maintain her poise and help others to feel comfortable. Sanura's ability best illustrates the value of

On Monday, the meteorologist forecast a 20 percent chance of rain, so Sheryl took her umbrella to work. On Friday, he reported an 80 percent chance that it would not rain, so Sheryl left her umbrella at home. Sheryl's behavior illustrates the effect of

Children first begin to demonstrate appropriate syntax in their speech during the ________ stage of language development.

When Professor McGuire asks her students to answer questions in class, she can quickly tell from their facial expressions whether they are happy to participate. Professor McGuire's perceptual skill best illustrates

Researchers taught the chimpanzee Washoe to communicate by using

A common problem in everyday reasoning is our tendency to

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A test is reliable if it

In very stressful or embarrassing situations, Sanura is able to maintain her poise and help others to feel comfortable. Sanura's ability best illustrates the value of

On Monday, the meteorologist forecast a 20 percent chance of rain, so Sheryl took her umbrella to work. On Friday, he reported an 80 percent chance that it would not rain, so Sheryl left her umbrella at home. Sheryl's behavior illustrates the effect of

Children first begin to demonstrate appropriate syntax in their speech during the ________ stage of language development.

When Professor McGuire asks her students to answer questions in class, she can quickly tell from their facial expressions whether they are happy to participate. Professor McGuire's perceptual skill best illustrates

Researchers taught the chimpanzee Washoe to communicate by using

A common problem in everyday reasoning is our tendency to

Thinking Critically With Psychological Science

The Biology of Behavior

Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Developing Through the Life Span

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life

Psychology at Work

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