In cognitive-dissonance theory, the tendency to seek acceptable reasons for strenuous exertions is called _____ _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


effort justification

Psychology

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Sleep spindles usually first appear in Stage __________ sleep

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Psychology

The gender of one's offspring is commonly understood to be determined by the female, as a result of the presence of the Y chromosome

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

What is the condition that results from degeneration of the auditory nerves and inner ear structures, so that an individual loses the ability to hear sounds of high and very low frequencies?

A) Tinnitis B) Auricularis C) Presbycusis D) Auditory neuropathy

Psychology

A seemingly arbitrary flash "out of the blue," through which the solution to a problem suddenly becomes apparent to you, but you do not consciously know how you "figured it out," is called ________.

a) brainstorming b) priming c) insight d) a mental set

Psychology