One of gestalt psychology's main principles is that
A. the whole is different from the sum of its parts.
B. we learn to perceive the world through experience.
C. perception is a neurological process.
D. perception is the same as sensation.
Answer: A
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a. ?A great deal of dream activity was present. b. ?Some alpha waves were present. c. ?Many high amplitude, slow brain waves were present. d. ?Muscle tone was similar to the awake stage.
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a. The dog has learned that the meat powder is contingent upon presentation of the bell. b. The dog has made a mental representation of the bell and meat powder. c. The dog has learned the association between paired stimuli. d. The dog has come to expect that the meat powder will come in the presence of the bell.
Although no medication has yet received FDA approval for treating cannabis use disorder, one has shown effectiveness in relieving cannabis withdrawal symptoms. That medication is
A. naltrexone. B. methadone. C. cocaine. D. oral THC.
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A. he's wasting his time, as adjusting his mealtimes will have little if any effect on jet lag. B. he should expect some benefits, as his SCN is very responsive to changes in feeding patterns. C. he should expect some benefits, as his peripheral clocks should respond to changes in feeding patterns. D. this is a highly effective strategy, because both his SCN and peripheral clocks are highly sensitive to changes in feeding patterns.