With respect to arousal level and athletic performance, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Arousal level needs to fit the task at hand with some tasks requiring a higher arousal level than others.
b. Lowering arousal may be crucial, in order to avoid "choking" during a big event.
c. Athletes are able to control their levels of arousal through relaxation and imagery.
d. Using a varied routine before athletic performances is beneficial in regulating arousal levels.
D
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The surge in hormone production that triggers the beginning of adolescence may lead to rapid mood swings. Boys may have feelings of _________, whereas girls may feel __________.
A. anger and depression; anger and annoyance B. anger and annoyance; anger and depression C. anger and annoyance; depression and withdrawal D. depression and withdrawal; anger and annoyance
Research shows that children who are spanked tend to
a. be more extraverted. b. be better behaved. c. be less aggressive. d. have slowed cognitive development.
The Jets and the Sharks are two groups of local youths who regularly—and belligerently—compete against each other. The Robbers Cave experiment would suggest that one way of healing the rift between these groups is to
a. allow the youths to date each other. b. encourage them to "air" their differences. c. have them work together on a goal that requires cooperative efforts. d. have each group note the good qualities of the other group.
What is an experiment? Give an example of a research question that could be addressed with this method. Describe one advantage and one limitation of this method
What will be an ideal response