If you hear an ambiguous word (it could have been dent or tent), your perception of what you hear depends on what?
a. Which word (dent or tent) is more familiar to you
b. The context of the entire paragraph
c. The words before the ambiguous word and three or four words after it
d. Just the single word before the ambiguous word
c
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According to terror management theory, to mute the defensive and anxious response that most people have when confronted with the thought of their own death, they should experience some form of
a. negative feedback that mutes self-esteem. b. positive feedback that mutes self-esteem. c. negative feedback that boosts self-esteem. d. positive feedback that boosts self-esteem.
In a study of boys in aggression-provoking situations, such as another student breaking the boy's radio while he is out of town, researchers found that boys with a history of reactive aggression
A. were more likely to interpret the act as intentional. B. were more likely to interpret the act as hostile. C. tended to act more aggressively in response to the act. D. all of the above
Rashid has just had an orgasm. However, his partner is still excited and wants Rashid to continue his sexual activity. Unfortunately, Rashid has lost his erection. Rashid is probably now in the __________
a) refractory period. b) male menopause. c) disruptive period. d) plateau.
The highest dropout rates in the U.S. are among:
A) White youth in poor, rural areas. B) White youth in inner cities. C) non-White youth in poor, rural areas. D) non-White youth in inner cities.