Marvin Zuckerman refers to the tendency to search for an optimal level of arousal or stimulation as

a) motivation.
b) extraversion.
c) stressor level.
d) sensation seeking.


D

Psychology

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Regarding deaths due to the action of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. In 1994, five times more people than usual died of heart attacks the day of the major earthquake in Los Angeles. b. In times of war, combat can be so savage that some soldiers literally die of fear. c. There have been no cases of deaths due to parasympathetic rebound in everyday life with the only known cases occurring during catastrophes and war. d. More heart patients in Asia die on the fourth day of the month due to the patients' fear of the number four, which is considered unlucky.

Psychology

A professional athlete who attributes his or her poor performance to family responsibilities rather than admit poor preparation for the game is using

a. denial. b. compensation. c. protection. d. rationalization.

Psychology

The embryo's ectodermal layer of cells will become

A) muscles and bones. B) the lungs and digestive system. C) skin, sensory organs, and neurons. D) the circulatory system and glands.

Psychology

Malignant cancer tumors do not spread and rarely pose a threat to life, whereas benign cancer tumors invade and destroy surrounding tissue

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology