The cochlea is divided lengthwise by the ______
a. basilar membrane c. oval window
b. round window d. organ of Corti
A
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. People born with an insensitivity to pain tend to die early. 2. There is a consistent physiological signature associated with the experience of pain. 3. The great majority of people seeing a doctor with a complaint of back pain have no apparent physical basis for the pain. 4. As compared to people in other cultures, people in the United States may be more reluctant to report impairment as a result of lower back pain. 5. Research suggests that chiropractic therapy may be as effective as traditional medicine for the treatment of back pain 6. Surgery generally offers long-lasting relief from back pain. 7. Attempting to take one’s mind off one’s pain is largely ineffective. 8. Fake surgery can actually “heal” people.
Which of the following is the best explanation of how attitudes may influence gender differences on cognitive tasks?
a. Children tend to react against their parents' stereotypes, especially during adolescence, so girls become overconfident about their math ability. b. Boys perceive themselves as being more competent than girls, as far as math ability, so this self-confidence can improve their performance. c. Boys react more strongly when they experience stereotype threat, and so they frequently provide a quick answer that is incorrect. d. Because boys are more impulsive than girls, they are less likely to develop negative attitudes about cognitive tasks.
Sigrid is going on a tour of Japan. She asks you for advice regarding anything she should know about showing emotions in that culture. Of course, she has great confidence in you because of your understanding of this topic. You tell her that:
A. Japanese people tend to discourage the showing of emotional intensity in public. B. Japanese people excel at identifying the emotions of fear and anger. C. Japanese people love to show positive emotions in public. D. Japanese people tend to encourage the showing of strong negative emotions in public.
Which nervous system is most involved in allowing you to shoot a basketball, smell freshly baked bread, and push the keys on a piano??
a. ?The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system b. ?The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system c. ?Both branches of the autonomic nervous system d. ?The somatic nervous system