The process by which some stimuli, such as snakes, serve readily as conditioned stimuli for certain responses, such as fear in humans, is called ______
a. mental set c. preparedness
b. the diathesis-stress model d. response acquisition
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The tendency toward homeostasis would
a. drive a person to acquire wealth. c. lead a hungry person to eat. b. satisfy a need. d. lead to a state of deprivation.
The stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome in which the organism is most susceptible
to illness is called the __________ stage. a. alarm b. adaptation c. resistance d. exhaustion e. fight-or-flight
By 4 years of age, children sometimes realize that a message is vague or confusing, but they often don't ask speakers to clarify their intent.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The region of the brain that is responsible for planning, risk assessment, and impulse control is the
A) hypothalamus. B) prefrontal cortex. C) occipital lobe. D) motor cortex.