In the original studies that led to naming of the Hawthorne effect, if workers' behaviors were not normal because they knew they were being observed, this would have reflected

The growth of the brain during adolescence is caused by a rapid increase in the total number of neurons.

a. true b. false

Dr. Fortner is discussing cognitive psychology with his introductory psychology class and says that we act as cognitive misers when making judgments about others or making decisions. What does Dr. Fortner mean with this statement?

A) We are frequently incorrect in our judgments and decision making. B) We value accuracy in our judgments and decisions. C) We are lazy and conserve mental energy by simplifying the world. D) We will use heuristics only as long as they give us the correct answer