Weber found that subjects could detect much smaller weight differences when they lifted the weights than when the weights were simply placed in their hands. He attributed this increased sensitivity to:

a. Kinesthesis.
b. the two-point threshold.
c. the method of adjustment.
d. unconscious inference.


a. Kinesthesis.

Psychology

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Which of the following students provides the most accurate information about women who are pregnant during extremely stressful catastrophes?

a. Gwen: "Fortunately, the fetus is very well protected inside the uterus, and so a pregnant woman does not have an increased risk of a premature delivery or a low-birthweight newborn.". b. Hildegard: "Women do not have an increased risk of a premature delivery or a low-birthweight newborn, but the newborn is more likely to have developmental delays.". c. Nizam: "Women do have an increased risk of a premature delivery, but no increased risk of a low-birthweight newborn or a newborn with developmental delays.". d. Pablo: "Women have an increased risk of a premature delivery, as well as a low-birthweight baby.".

Psychology

Laura asks questions such as "how far should you go on a date" and "why do people think it is wrong to have sex before marriage?" How old is Laura likely to be?

a. 6 to 8 b. 9 to 12 c. 12 to 14 d. 15 to 17

Psychology

Explain the concept of "informed consent," and identify those from whom consent must be given for either adults or children to participate in research

What will be an ideal response

Psychology

Most adolescence-limited offenders become career criminals

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology