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

Psychology

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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

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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.

Psychology

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

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Activation of the receptors by stimuli is called __________

a) perception b) sensation c) adaptation d) habituation

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