Assuming that something is true simply because a teacher or religious authority said it is so, is an example of the _____ fallacy

A) appeal to authority
B) circular reasoning
C) hasty generalization
D) naturalistic

A

Psychology

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A recognition memory task is often easier than a recall memory task because

A) we compare the difference in the amount of time to remember the information correctly with the amount of time taken initially to remember the information. B) we have to both generate options and eliminate the incorrect options. C) we are able to eliminate the incorrect options to get the correct answer. D) we seem to prefer multiple-choice memory assessments to those involving self-generated recall.

Psychology

In industrialized nations, the leading cause of infant mortality between 1 week and 12 months is

A) birth trauma. B) congenital defects. C) child abuse. D) sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Psychology