Which of these psychological approaches focuses on how humans use principles of organization to understand our surroundings?
A. perception-action
B. computational
C. Gestalt
D. top-down
Answer: C
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a. the function of the mind, but psychoanalysis stresses the potential for growth b. observable behavior, but psychoanalysis stresses unconscious urges c. the potential for growth, but psychoanalysis stresses unconscious urges d. biological activity, but psychoanalysis stresses observable behavior
What does alcohol do for sexual arousal and behavior?
A. It facilitates them, but only in specific environments. B. It suppresses them. C. It facilitates arousal but inhibits behaviors. D. It reduces inhibition but suppresses arousal.
Which person is most likely to be able to avoid detection by polygraph examination?
a) Rob, who possesses psychopathic traits b) Steve, who has been described as meticulous c) Ellen, who is suffering from a mild form of depression d) Agnes, who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Activation of the receptors by stimuli is called __________
a) perception b) sensation c) adaptation d) habituation