Searching for some rule, plan, or strategy that leads to achieving a goal is called:
a. problem solving c. an availability heuristic
b. mental setting d. divergent thinking
A
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a. A higher level of differentiation b. A lower level of differentiation c. Around the same level of differentiation d. There is no relationship between level of differentiation and mate selection
Dr. McDonald uses only the testimonies of parents and teachers as support for his treatment of ADHD; this illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience?
A) Exaggerated claims Incorrect. Dr. McDonald's claims that his treatment works are not necessarily exaggerated, but in this case they are only supported by anecdotal evidence coming from parents and teachers. B) Lack of self-correction C) Overreliance on anecdotes Correct. Overreliance on anecdotes involves ignoring large-scale studies and instead using testimonies from people who support the researcher's claim. D) Evasion of peer review