Mason was angry because of his recent fight with his girlfriend. When his friend Jake called to talk, Mason was unable to pay close attention due to _________
a. emotional noise
b. cognitive distraction
c. noise
d. informational overload
a
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The temperature required by reproductive cells of birds and most mammals is ____.
A. higher than the rest of the body B. lower than the rest of the body C. the same as the internal organs of the body D. fluctuating in direct opposition to changes in body temperature
The idea that we often learn about ourselves by comparing our group's performance with that of another group of people is reflective of:
a) social comparison theory. b) LeBon's view on mob violence. c) cognitive dissonance. d) performance comparison theory.
The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is to ________
a) help psychologists assess only normal behavior b) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum c) help mental health professionals diagnose psychological disorders d) describe the causes of common physiological disorders
Superstitious behaviors are MOST commonly learned through ______
a. classical conditioning c. vicarious learning b. operant conditioning d. subliminal learning