Which term refers to a release of pent-up tension?

a. Projection
b. Reaction formation
c. Displacement
d. Catharsis


d

Psychology

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Vito finds a correlation of –0.35 between procrastination behaviors and academic achievement. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion for Vito to draw?

a. Procrastination leads students to perform more poorly. b. Poor academic performance causes more procrastination. c. Elimination of procrastination behaviors will lead students to perform better. d. As a student procrastinates more, her academic achievement decreases.

Psychology

The formation of long-term memories in the brain is known as

a. memory localization. b. consolidation. c. mnemonic processing. d. priming.

Psychology

Who was the first Greek physician to describe how muscles worked in opposing pairs?

a. Alcmaeon c. Galen b. Hippocrates d. Pergamum

Psychology

Briefly describe the difference(s) between "recessive" and "dominant" genes

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology