You are driving down the highway when suddenly an 18-wheeler crosses the double yellow line and narrowly misses you. You came within inches of being killed, so understandably you are under a great deal of stress
Which gland is releasing hormones to power your reactions this to situation?
a) pineal
b) thyroid
c) thymus
d) adrenal
ANS: d
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In the term "harmful dysfunction," the word "dysfunction" refers to
a. a mental disorder. b. a set of distinguishing symptoms. c. a disruption of thought, feeling, or perception. d. the inability of the person to function at work or school.
Which of the following journals would be of most interest to an industrial/organizational psychologist?
A. Journal of Disorders in Childhood B. Journal of Behavior and Brain C. Intelligence Testing D. Personnel Selection and Testing
The functional viewpoint has changed the nature of psychology.?
a. True b. False
Assuming that the students below studied only at the times described and that all other things (intelligence, motivation, and previous knowledge of psychology) are equal, who is most likely to do the best on this exam?
A. Otto, who studied the textbook for ten hours straight during the day today B. Omar, who studied two hours each day for the last five days (including today) for a total of ten hours C. Ophelia, who studied ten hours straight last Saturday D. Olivia, who studied two hours each day for five consecutive days two weeks ago