The phenomenon in which a prediction prompts people to act in ways that make the prediction come true is known as the
a. pseudomemory prophecy.
b. prediction effect.
c. self-fulfilling prophecy.
d. placebo effect.
ANSWER: c
Psychology
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a. ?Nonhumans cannot have language because only humans have a built-in universal grammar. b. ?Nonhumans can develop language if exposed to motherese. c. ?Nonhumans can learn language through imitation. d. ?Nonhumans cannot develop language once they are past the critical period.
Psychology
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A) intermodal perception B) an internal working model C) compliance D) goodness of fit
Psychology