In the case of stimulus motives, organisms:
A) seek to decrease states of arousal.
B) maintain homeostasis.
C) act to reduce external stimuli.
D) seek to increase stimulation.
D
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The phenomenon in which a test taker exerts less effort to protect their self-worth when faced with the expectation that they may not perform well is referred to as
a. the biasing effect b. self-handicapping c. stereotype threat d. the expectancy effect
After one frog's heart has been stimulated, an extract of fluid from that heart can make a second frog's heart beat faster. What conclusion did Otto Loewi draw from these results? a. Transmission at synapses is a chemical event
b. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are antagonistic. c. Transmission at heart muscle synapses is electrical. d. Hormones facilitate the actions of the nervous system.
Which statement about research on suicide prevention contracts is accurate?
a. Little research has been done on the effectiveness of these contracts b. Almost every study has shown these contracts save lives. c. These contracts are unlikely to prevent suicide. d. A great deal of research shows that these contracts are actually harmful to their clients.
Cognitive learning involves
a. responding to reinforcers and punishers. b. learning through the consequences of responding. c. forming simple associations between various stimuli and responses. d. making use of information-rich higher mental processes.