______, 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

Psychology

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a. sleep b. biological urges c. reasoning and planning d. hearing and vision

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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.

Psychology

Secondary or acquired drives are best explained as what?

Psychology

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.

Psychology