The Tendency to Select Wrong Answers Because They Seem to Match

question 138

Short Answer

The tendency to select wrong answers because they seem to match preexisting mental categories is called the __________.

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Definitions:

Psychological Dependence

describes a condition where an individual feels compelled to continue a behavior or consume a substance due to emotional or psychological needs.

Physiological Dependence

A condition where the body adapts to a substance, leading to increased tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.

Placebo-controlled

A research design where some participants receive a treatment and others receive a placebo, allowing comparison to assess the treatment's effectiveness.

Herbal Remedies

Natural plant-based products used to treat or prevent health conditions and diseases.