In order to gauge whether he had studied long enough for his psychology exam, Markus texted two of his classmates to ask them how long they had spent reviewing material. Markus is engaging in

Agatha Plum is determined that having a gun is important for self-protection

Agatha could go to look up statistics about how many people save themselves from crime by using their gun, what the risk of being a victim of crime is in her area, and what the other side of the argument is all about. She notices only information that supports her position, though. She is demonstrating _____ a) mental set. b) confirmation bias. c) stereotype threat. d) mindlessness.

In young men approaching age 18, which of the following hormones prevents any further increases in height?

A) Testosterone B) Estrogen C) Interstitial cell (ISCH) D) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)