In arousal theory, people are said to have a(n) __________ level of tension.

A. ultimate
B. low
C. optimal
D. high


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. red b. table c. bread d. sleep

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Terrell is one-and-a-half years old and loves to pound colored pegs with his wooden hammer. One day Terrell's dad brings home a set of plastic bolts, nuts and wrenches for Terrell to play with

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Zelda is given an intelligence test and scores in the high-average range. To make sure that this particular intelligence test has high _________ validity, her results are compared to her performance on the SAT, which is known to be related to intelligence

a. internal b. face c. construct d. criterion

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What would be considered a valid assessment of attachment in school-aged children?

A) A modified Strange Situation. B) The Adult Attachment Interview; the assessment was originally developed with adults in mind, but can be used with younger children as well. C) Responses to attachment-related stories or pictures. D) Self report; older children often have insight regarding their attachment problems.

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