Larry is almost 60 years old, and feels that he has not lived the life he had hoped. He believes he accomplished little in his job, and that his children don't respect him. According to Erik Erikson, Larry's life is characterized by:

a. generativity
b. self-absorption
c. unconditional negative regard
d. few conditions of worth


b

Psychology

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Daryl took the College Aptitude Test (CAT) when he was a junior in high school. He attained a very low score on the test and his high school counselor suggested that he look into other options. Daryl went to college anyway and earned a place on the Dean's List every semester. At his 5th-year high school reunion, former students had a chance to retake the CAT. Daryl again earned a very low score

Based on Daryl's experience it would be fair to conclude that the CAT has: a. low reliability, but high validity b. low reliability, and low validity c. high reliability, but low validity d. been poorly standardized

Psychology

Your brain differentiates between a tap on your arm and a sharp slap on your arm by the a. number of action potentials produced in response to the sensory input

b. size of the action potentials produced in response to the sensory input. c. kind of neurotransmitters released at the synapse of the sensory neuron. d. number (2 or more different kinds) of neurotransmitters released at the synapse of the sensory neuron.

Psychology

Why is it common practice to conduct neurosurgery under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia?

A. The brain itself has no pain reception, and it is useful for the neurosurgeon to be able to converse with a patient during a procedure. B. General anesthesia is more expensive, so this is a good way to save money on medical care. C. The person undergoing a neurosurgical procedure is unable to tell which type of anesthesia is being used. D. General anesthesia does not last as long as local anesthesia, so is not suitable for lengthy procedures.

Psychology

Compare and contrast the following: MRIs, PET scans, and fMRI

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology