A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ______________

The tendency to look for or pay attention only to information that supports one's own belief is called ________

a. a mental set. b. confirmation bias. c. stereotype threat. d. mindlessness.

Tommy's therapist has him put on a head­mounted video display

Through this procedure, Tommy can re­ experience the trauma of his Humvee being destroyed by an improvised explosive device complete with all the sights, sounds, vibrations, and even smells. Successive presentations such as this will help reduce Tommy's post­ traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Tommy is undergoing a. EMDR. b. virtual reality exposure. c. covert sensitization. d. aversive conditioning.