The rapid removal of your hand from a hot surface is the result of

a. reciprocal inhibition

b. a monosynaptic reflex.
c. an extensor reflex.
d. a flexor reflex.


d

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a. trans active memory b. group support c. electronic brainstorming d. social facilitation

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The schizophrenia prodrome refers to

A) a traumatic events that can trigger a schizophrenic episode. B) a collection of mild symptoms that precede the later development of schizophrenia. C) a controversial treatment for the disorder. D) the disruption in cognitive ability associated with the disorder.

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Carmen was voted "Most Popular" and "Funniest" student in his high school senior class. According to the theory of Howard Gardner, in which type of intelligence might he be very gifted?

a. Linguistic b. Spatial c. Intrapersonal d. Interpersonal

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During the trial of a teenager accused of a break-in, the judge issues instructions to disregard the testimony given by the teenager's current employer, a pizza restaurateur. According to the reactance theory, what affect will the instructions have on the jurors?

A. Jurors' freedom to consider all available information will be expanded. B. Jurors' reliance on the inadmissible evidence will be heightened. C. Jurors may act in ways that weakens their sense of decision-making freedom. D. Jurors will disregard evidence given by other employees of the restaurateur.

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