When an individual is awake but relaxed:
a. Brain waves are desynchronized because activity in different areas of the brain falls into different rhythms.
b. Brain waves are synchronized because activity in different areas of the brain falls into similar patterns.
c. Brain waves consist of very consistent spikes, since there are periods of spontaneous neural firings anytime a person is awake.
d. The EEG is characterized by fast, irregular brain waves.
B
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a. social influence. b. brain-washing. c. faith healing. d. collaborative enterprise.
According to Berkowitz's (1989) revision of frustration-aggression theory, aggression is a response to
a. only moderate, not extreme or mild, frustrations. b. previously displaced aggression. c. negative feelings. d. catharsis.
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A. A dog is reprimanded each time he chews on the furniture. B. A person automatically puts on a seatbelt when getting into a car. C. A toddler receives a sticker each time she uses the toilet. D. A cat hides every time the doorbell rings.