In problem solving, the term rule of thumb refers to ________

a) heuristics

b) algorithms
c) mnemonic devices
d) cognitive shortcuts

ANS: a

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______are especially interested in determining the extent to which behavior, thoughts and emotions are affected by physical conditions

a. Physiological psychologists c. Behavioral psychologists b. Cognitive psychologists d. Humanistic psychologists

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Which of the following is NOT true about intelligence?

A) Thurstone proposed "primary mental abilities" B) Spearman proposed the "s" factor C) Spearman proposed the "g" factor D) Cattell proposed "fluid abilities" E) all of the above are proposed types of human intelligence

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