Susan had difficulty recognizing that a sea horse was a fish because it did not closely resemble her ________ of a fish.
a. mental set
b. heuristic
c. algorithm
d. prototype
Answer: d. prototype
Psychology
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A) asking if there is sound evidence to support it. B) realizing that most complex issues do not have easy answers. C) not believing the claim, no matter what. D) believing the claim unless evidence to the contrary is presented.
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How did Franz Mesmer influence the early development of psychology?
A) He developed the concept of brain localization. B) He discovered a brain region responsible for language. C) He developed psychoanalysis. D) He contributed to the development of hypnosis, which Freud began to use to treat his patients.
Psychology