Which of the following statements best describes the danger of excessive reminiscence?
a. The person is able to bring closure to a painful memory. b. The person begins to achieve distance from a past event.
c. The past becomes more of a focus of attention than the present.
d. The present becomes more dominant in one's thoughts than the future.
c
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Three-week-old Toni is in a sleep state characterized by arm movements and grimaces. This would suggest that Toni is in ____ sleep
a. rapid-eye-movement b. regular c. non-REM d. alert inactivity
Which emotions are most common to an individual who is experiencing prolonged grief?
a. Relief and euphoria b. Euphoria and guilt c. Guilt and self-blame d. Self-blame and relief
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons proximity increases attraction?
a. People who are near each other are more likely to find out their similarities. b. Physical attractiveness is more easily noticed. c. Living or working close by costs less in terms of time and energy. d. The person becomes more familiar.
A key difference between incidental and intentional learning is the degree to which information is _______________
a. distributed c. massed b. generated d. elaborated