Quiz Preview 6' Psychology - General Psychology

Parmenides believed that knowledge is attained only through rational thought because sensory experience:

Which of the following is a part of the process of systematic desensitization?

Formal or informal questioning of job applicants to learn their qualifications and to gain an impression of their personalities is called

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A brief continuation of sensory activity in the auditory system after a sound is first heard is referred to as __________ memory

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A famous psychologist studies mate selection, altruism, and jealousy in a variety of cultures across a wide range of time periods in an effort to find out how we (humans) have developed our current patterns of behavior in regard to these issues

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Milgram's original obedience study found that __________ of the subjects obeyed orders even though they thought the subject had collapsed or been hurt

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Any impact of the mind on health was dismissed as a mere placebo effect by the

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In traditional psychoanalysis, what does the concept of transference refer to?

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In men, the chemical that contributes to long-lasting attachment is __________

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How did Alfred Kinsey's estimate of the homosexual population in the mid-20th century compare to current statistics?

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Mental illnesses with a strong biological component ________

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What is the leading preventable cause of hearing loss in human beings?

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The tendency to experience positive emotions such as happiness, satisfaction, and enthusiasm, regarding work is called

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The is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories

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Successful therapy is often characterized by a strong therapeutic alliance, meaning that ____

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The concept of the unconscious is most associated with the writings of

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Phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are all types of ________ disorders

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People with narcolepsy tend to fall directly into Stage 4 NREM sleep

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Children who are between seven and 11 years of age are in which cognitive stage?

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According to the comparison of drugs in your textbook, which of the following drugs leads to a psychological dependence but does NOT appear to lead to a physical addiction?