Certain kinds of stimuli have been found to capture people's attention more easily than others. Among these are __________ stimuli

a. intense c. repetitive
b. novel d. all of these


D

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Have you ever driven to a location only to find that, when you arrive, you have virtually no memory of your trip? If so, your driving was a(n) __________ process.

A. automatic B. hypnopompic C. hypnogogic D. autonomic

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The major risks of a mother contracting the chicken pox during pregnancy include encephalitis, an enlarged spleen, and blood clotting problems in the baby

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________

a) somatic nervous system b) skeletal nervous system c) parasympathetic nervous system d) sympathetic nervous system

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Which of the following is NOT an example of preparedness in conditioning?

a. A child learns that brushing his teeth always results in praise from his parents. b. Birds quickly learn to avoid drinking water that is the same color as water that previously made them ill. c. Baby ducklings learn to recognize their mother's sight and call as they follow her around, and soon will follow nobody but their mother. d. Rats learn to avoid drinking water with a salty taste that previously made them ill.

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