In some (although not all) cases of multiple sclerosis, one of the first symptoms noticed is a reduction in sensation from distal parts of the body, such as feet and hands. Which of the following statements best explains why this might happen?
a. The fibers of the axons are reduced in diameter, so the information can't travel fast enough.
b. Neural signaling may not work properly as a result
of nervous system demyelination.
c. The fibers of the axons are enlarged, slowing the neural transmission.
d. The neurons have degenerated and are no longer producing neural transmission.
b
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Which of the following is true of humanistic-existential theories?
A) They emphasize the role of the collective unconscious and archetypes. B) They do not believe that all humans are unique. C) They do not predict the sorts of traits and interests we will develop. D) They focus on collective experience rather than personal experience.
A typical test used to assess hypnotic susceptibility is the
a. Braid Test of Hypnotic Susceptibility. b. Leiter International Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility. c. Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale. d. Raven's Progressive Hypnotic Scale.
Extrinsic motivation stems from
a. obvious external rewards. b. intrinsic rewards. c. stimulus motives. d. meta-needs.
Hall believed that each individual in his or her lifetime reenacted all of the evolutionary stages of the human species. What is this idea called??
a. ?recapitulation theory b. ?parapsychology c. ?reciprocal antagonism d. ?sociobiological determinism