Which of the following examples best describes the phenomenon of habituation?
a. A child learns to cross the street when the “walk” sign is displayed.
b. A man learns to avoid a street where traffic is bad.
c. A dog learns to sit up on command.
d. A woman learns to ignore a noisy furnace.
Ans: d
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A) too heavily scheduled in organized activities. B) spending over 25-30 hours per week in organized activities. C) spending nearly half of their free time watching television and playing. D) stressed or depressed by their organized activities.
Zhang Wei records data that indicate that the number of hot chocolates sold at the concession stand increases as temperature outside decreases (for example, more hot chocolates are purchased during late fall than late spring). Which of the following statements is the most accurate depiction of this finding?
A. There is a correlation between the two variables. B. There is a strong, positive correlation between the two variables. C. There is a weak, positive correlation between the two variables. D. There is a negative correlation between the two variables.
Ariel is drinking a can of beer. Barry is smoking a cigarette. cord is smoking marijuana cigarette. Who is using a psychoactive drug?
a) only Cord is using a psychoactive drug. b) only Ariel and Cord are using psychoactive drugs. c) only Barry and Cord are using psychoactive drugs. d) all these people are using psychoactive drugs.
Freud believed that traditional psychoanalysis was __________ for treating schizophrenia.
A. not appropriate B. useful, but probably not the best method C. one of several equally effective methods D. the best method