Miya and Zach Were Discussing Whether Coffee Improves Concentration

question 21

Multiple Choice

Miya and Zach were discussing whether coffee improves concentration. Miya told Zach that caffeine did help because a friend of hers usually had trouble concentrating during tests, but one time when her friend drank coffee before taking a test, the friend had no trouble concentrating-and even scored an A on the exam. Which kind of evidence is Miya using?

• A) An anecdote
• B) A statement of authority
• C) A commonsense belief
• D) Empirical evidence

Comprehend the principles of social cognitive theory.

Recognize the humanistic perspective on self and identity.

Grasp the foundational concepts of learning theories in behavior.

Learn about the sociocultural perspective in understanding personality.

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