Computer scientists used the concept of _______ to suggest parallels or similarities in parts played, between entities like computers and humans, despite differences in their structural makeup (such as neurons versus electrical circuits).

a. operationism
b. instrumental identity
c. functional equivalence
d. operational identity

Answer: c. functional equivalence

Psychology

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In the cognitive view, what is a key principle regarding the essence of personality?

A. the idea that people organize their experience. B. the idea that experiences organize people. C. the idea that only certain personality types organize their experience. D. the idea that people do not organize their experience.

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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of naturalistic observation?

a) researchers have no control over the situation b) researchers must wait for events to occur c) behavior often occurs spontaneously a) researchers cannot reach conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships

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