When you solve a crossword puzzle using certain mental shortcuts, you are using cognitive strategies psychologists call:
a) algorithms.
b) heuristics.
c) divergent thinking.
d) inductive reasoning.
ANS: B, Heuristics are rules of thumb or problem-solving shortcuts that are usually effective.
Psychology
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a. revenge b. performance monitoring c. hostile action d. counterproductive behavior
Psychology
In classical conditioning, any stimulus that naturally elicits a reflexive behavior is called a(n) ________ stimulus, and the behavior it elicits is called the ________ response
a. reflexive; orienting b. conditioned; unconditioned c. conditioned; conditioned d. unconditioned; unconditioned
Psychology