In a classical conditioning experiment pairing the presence of a tone with the delivery of a shock to the foot, the __________ of the amygdala receives converging information about both the tone (the conditioned stimulus) and the shock (the unconditioned stimulus).
A. lateral nucleus
B. central nucleus
C. medial nucleus
D. posterior nucleus
Answer: A
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a. 25% b. 50% c. none d. indeterminate
In the A-B-C analysis of rational-emotive behavior therapy, the letters stand for
a. anomalous stimuli, maladaptive beliefs, and congruent experiences. b. activating experience, irrational beliefs, and emotional consequences. c. action, behavior, and catharsis. d. anticipated rewards, maladaptive behavior, and inappropriate conduct.
Which of the following is false?
a. Problem solving plus weight loss techniques are more successful than the techniques alone. b. People who use problem solving in trying to stop smoking are no more successful than those who do not c. Students who use problem solving plus good study skills are more likely to be using those skills a year later. d. People who focus solely on their failures in self-control are more likely to become discouraged and quit.
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