Newton believes that all airline pilots are calm, cool individuals who never get excited or show any strong emotional responses. In this case, Newton's beliefs about the traits and behaviors of airline pilots are one example of

a. the fundamental attribution error.
b. a confirmation bias.
c. stereotypes.
d. the matching hypothesis.

C

Psychology

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a. the patient is or is not satisfied with the treatment b. a patient's treatment is "finished" c. two clinical assessments are in agreement d. an observed change in a patient is a meaningful improvement

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Many people who are recovering from schizophrenia and other severe mental disorders receive occupational training in a(n) __________ workshop, which is a supervised workplace for individuals who are not ready to work independently in competitive or complicated jobs.

A. assisted B. sheltered C. halfway D. probationary

Psychology