Darien is 3 years old. He slips off a step, falls, and bruises his knee. Upon picking the crying toddler up, Darien's mother kisses his knee and gives him an M&M. Magically, Darien's pain disappears. This phenomenon would be known as the _____________ in psychology.
A) Mesmer effect
B) talking cure
C) placebo effect
D) classical conditioning effect
C
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To what extent is the eyebrow-raising expression similar or different across cultures? a. It occurs only in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe
b. It occurs in all cultures, and it serves as a pleasant greeting in all. c. It occurs in all cultures, but its meaning varies from one to another. d. It is similar in meaning across cultures, but the duration varies greatly.
Rehearsal applies most directly to ____ memory
a. strategic b. short-term c. long-term event d. sensory register
Different temperaments will evoke surprisingly similar responses from family, peers, and teachers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When defendants are unable to post bail and are forced to remain detained,
A. there are no detrimental effects. B. the defendants' employers are legally required to guarantee that their jobs will be retained. C. they are more likely to be found guilty than those who have committed the same crime and have been released on bail. D. they are given extra time to work on their defense.