______, in which retrieval of memories that have been encoded and stored is actively inhibited, is the unconscious act of keeping threatening thoughts, feelings, or impulses out of consciousness.
A. Absent-mindedness
B. Interference
C. Repression
D. Suggestibility
C. Repression
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A patient has just undergone a complete examination of the brain using the most sophisticated imaging tools available. The neurosurgeon found a tumor in the frontal lobe. Which of the following is most likely to be affected by this tumor?
a. sleep b. biological urges c. reasoning and planning d. hearing and vision
The fact that Roger is more impressed by how much his therapist appeared to care, rather than the numerous diplomas and certificates on the therapist's walls, suggests that Roger will likely evaluate the quality of the interview as
a. poor. b. average. c. high. d. indeterminate.
Secondary or acquired drives are best explained as what?
Temperature-insensitive neurons in the POA and posterior hypothalamus
A. play no role in the maintenance of core temperature. B. increase their firing rate when temperature reaches a set point. C. maintain a fairly steady firing rate. D. increase their firing rate when core temperature increases.