Warmth-sensitive and cold-sensitive cells that help mammals regulate their body temperature are found in the ______ of the hypothalamus.
A. area postrema
B. ventromedial nucleus
C. preoptic area
D. nucleus of the solitary tract
Answer: C
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Regarding the effect of mild punishment, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Mild punishment slows the rate of responding, but does not eliminate it. b. Mild punishment stops the rate of responding completely. c. Mild punishment will dramatically increase the rate of responding. d. Mild punishment will change the rate of responding even temporarily.
A form of active play where children act out various roles and plots is called _____ play
Fill in the blank with correct word
Goals that produce mixed motives which consist of both positive and negative aspects are called
a. approach-avoidance conflicts. c. stressful conflicts. b. vacillating conflicts. d. confusing conflicts.
Research reveals that at-risk infants
A) whose parents have adequate time and patience to care for them fare quite well in attachment security. B) with special needs rarely display secure attachment to any caregiver. C) who are born prematurely invoke reduced maternal sensitivity regardless of socioeconomic risk. D) who are emotionally reactive in temperament are less likely to develop later insecure attachments.