One brain structure important for procedural memory is ______.

A. the thalamus
B. the hippocampus
C. the prefrontal cortex
D. the basal ganglia


D. the basal ganglia

Psychology

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Which of the following did your text present as an example of a toxic leader?

a. Henry Ford b. Max Ringelmann c. Norman Triplett d. Robert Mugabe

Psychology

Sasha worries about her mother's cancer so much that she cannot concentrate on her schoolwork, causing it to suffer. Her continual thoughts about her mother and trouble concentrating would be considered maladaptive because she

a. deviated from the norm of her family. b. presented difficulties adapting to life's demands. c. expressed personal distress to her therapist. d. was hospitalized for suicidal ideation.

Psychology

The action of the sympathetic nervous system is BEST described as ______ to that of the parasympathetic nervous system.

a. opposite b. similar c. different d. unrelated

Psychology