When Jessica sits down to do her homework and study, she is easily distracted by the television in another room. Jessica demonstrates a deficit in ____
a. attentional control
b. sustained attention
c. selective attention
d. attentional capacity
c
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A. eidetic imagery B. the method of loci C. the peg theory D. proactive rehearsal
In which of the following situations is Bill, who has narcolepsy, most likely to experience cataplexy?
a. Immediately upon waking up after a long, restful sleep b. At any random moment c. Under hypnosis d. While jumping up and cheering for his favorite team
Which of the following refers to when one acts in a way that shows an unselfish concern for others?
a. passion b. attribution c. altruism d. dissonance
Assisted suicide
a. requires the involvement of a physician b. involves only one person, the one who ends his or her life c. occurs when at least two persons are present when the suicide takes place d. all of these e. none of these