The brain's "sensory relay station" is the __________
a) hypothalamus
b) medulla
c) pons
d) thalamus
ANS: D
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a) her physical skills. b) psychological characteristics, inner traits that are more abstract. c) desire to be popular with her friends. d) external activities relying on motor skills.
Demand characteristics refer to
A) cues that tell the participants how to act B) the need to publish research in order to receive tenure and promotion C) IRB requirements for conducting the research D) demands the experimenter places on the participants
According to Aaron Beck, depression is often caused by
A) biological or genetic influences.
B) a lack of positive reinforcement for one's behavior.
C) negative beliefs and expectations.
D) poor interpersonal skills.
The "mental picture" you have of your own personality that is creatively built out of your daily experiences is called your
a. ideal self. b. ego ideal. c. self-concept. d. self-esteem.