According to the activation information modulation (AIM) theory,
A. areas of the cortex that are involved in particular waking behaviors are related to the content of dreams.
B. during REM sleep, the brain produces random electrical energy that stimulates memories stored in the brain.
C. dreaming is considered an inheritance from our animal ancestors.
D. dreams permit information that is critical for our daily survival to be reconsidered and reprocessed during sleep.
Answer: A
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Obedience rates in Milgram’s studies were lowest in the ____ condition.
a. voice-feedback b. women only c. remote d. touch-proximity e. proximity
The most influential and successful research generally utilizes a. multiple well-controlled, double-blind experiments
b. a combination of well-controlled correlational studies and cross-sectional research. c. a program of multiple research designs over a period of time. d. multiple cross-sectional and longitudinal designs over a period of time.
Paige was walking home from work about a year ago when she was assaulted. She suffered severe injuries and had to undergo about three months of rehabilitation therapy for her physical injuries. Since the assault, she has been having nightmares and flashbacks where she reexperiences the incident. She is also easily startled and very anxious. She went to see her doctor and was diagnosed as having
A. dissociative identity disorder. B. a personality disorder. C. posttraumatic stress disorder. D. acute stress disorder.
A switch
A. usually occurs instantaneously. B. is the transition from one personality to another in dissociative identity disorder. C. may exhibit physical transformations. D. all of these are correct