The hallmark of normal waking consciousness is ________

a. the highly generalized nature of attentive processes
b. the highly selective nature of attention
c. the short duration of attention-span
d. the ability to intensely focus on multiple tasks at once


Answer: b

Psychology

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a. patience. b. a strong sound-food association. c. at least occasional reinforcement of bar pressing—as a reminder. d. good timing, so that the reinforcer quickly follows both precursor and target behaviors.

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People attempting retrieval in groups can have worse performance than control groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways performance can worsen?

a. additional misinformation spreads b. unwillingness to confront others c. overconfidence from hearing others’ answers d. lack of enthusiasm for participation

Psychology

The time during which the cervix begins to dilate, the birth canal softens, and the uterus undergoes rhythmic contractions that become increasingly stronger is called

a. breaking water. c. labor. b. the neonatal period. d. delivery.

Psychology

On average, people with bulimia show a variety of biochemical abnormalities, including increased production of ____.

A. insulin B. ghrelin C. dopamine D. orlistat

Psychology