Elmer has discovered that in order to be successful in college, he must both pay attention to his instructor and take good notes. If Elmer is successful at engaging in both of these behaviors, he is demonstrating effective
a. abstract thinking
b. cognitive self-regulation
c. overregularization.
d. one-to-one principle understanding.
b
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Many studies have shown that the most effective programs in delaying the onset of sexual activity, preventing STIs, and cutting the rate of teen pregnancies are __________ sex-education programs.
A. abstinence-only B. "virginity pledge" C. comprehensive D. hospital-based
Shane is ready to break up with Kayla. He is extremely frustrated with her and does not know what to do. One of his favorite activities is to eat out and try new restaurants. Kayla, however, hates eating in restaurants. She has told Shane that she loses her appetite at the mere thought of having to eat out. When he pushed her for an explanation, Kayla explained that she is afraid that she might
spill something on herself or do something equally foolish in front of other people. Even though she knows how frustrated Shane is with her, Kayla cannot bring herself to act any differently. What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Kayla's fears? a. agoraphobia c. specific phobia b. social anxiety disorder d. xenophobia
Betty fondly remembers her university days. When she returns to the campus for homecoming, however, she gets lost trying to find East Hall. Betty is probably experiencing the _____ of memory.
A) transience B) blocking C) suggestibility D) bias
Associative learning occurs whenever a person or an animal forms a simple connection among various
a. motives and drives. b. reinforcements and punishments. c. stimuli and responses. d. expectancies and types of feedback.