According to Sternberg, your roommate’s ability to harness their intelligence to achieve goals by utilising their strengths and compensating for their weaknesses emphasises ________.

A cue light comes on in a dog’s shuttle box prompting the dog to jump over a hurdle to the other side before a shock is administered. Which of the following procedures is being used?

Frieda has always performed well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities, but she doesn’t seem to be able to use her skills to solve common, everyday problems. According to Robert Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence, Frieda shows _______________.

The most convincing evidence regarding the role of genetic factors in intelligence comes from studies that compare _______.

Sarah used to really enjoy potato salad. At a recent graduation party, she ate a large helping. Unfortunately, the potato salad had not been kept cold, and Sarah became quite ill after eating it. Now she finds that even the sight of potatoes in the supermarket can make her feel sick to her stomach. In this example, the sick feeling Sarah experiences when she sees potatoes in the supermarket is a/an _______.

Which of the following statements about the influence of culture on the use of IQ tests is most accurate?

The conjunction fallacy occurs when people estimate that _______.

Kennedy has a new puppy. When he gets home from psychology class, Kennedy turns on the television, and the puppy sits down beside him. However, within 10 minutes the dog is barking and whimpering for attention. Kennedy gives him a toy, and the barking and whimpering stop. This pattern goes on for a week, until Kennedy learns about operant conditioning in class and realises that his situation shows both positive and negative reinforcement. Why is this an example of negative reinforcement?

Studies of consumer behaviour show that when there are many choices available, people are more likely to ________.

Six-year-old Petra has learned to be afraid of fireworks and cries when she hears the loud bangs. Last week, she went to a soccer game with her parents and there were fireworks for any goal and at the end of the game. Now she is also afraid of the soccer stadium. Petra’s fear of the soccer stadium illustrates the classical conditioning process of _________.