When discussing his relationship with his wife Amber, Travis says, "I have this very strong sense of commitment and tranquility.". Researchers have suggested that the neurophysiological basis of this feeling may be due to brain chemicals related to
a. cocaine
b. morphine.
c. alcohol.
d. cannabis.
b
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Which approach do your data support? a. the propositional approach b. the analog approach c. both the propositional approach and the analog approach d. neither the propositional nor the analog approach
Regarding motivation and emotions, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The words motivation and emotion both derive from the Latin word movere, which means to move. b. If you are unaware of your emotions, you will be vulnerable to health problems, such as depression or addiction. c. "Simple" motivated activities, such as eating, are solely under the control of the body. d. External cues, expectations, learning, cultural values, and other factors influence our motives and emotions.
If a researcher wanted to study the development of handwriting ability in children, she could measure the handwriting of a group of second-graders and continue to take handwriting samples from these same children each year until sixth grade
This is an example of: longitudinal research. cross-sectional research. cross-sequential research. a replication study.
Which of the following was NOT included in the definition of intelligence as put forth by the American Psychological Association?
a) high creativity b) ability to understand complex ideas c) ability to adapt to the environment d) ability to learn from experience