According to research presented in the text, older adults typically sleep about _____ hours a night, although they stay in bed about ____ hours per night:
a. 4; 10
b. 6 to 6½; 8
c. 8 to 8½; 10
d. 9 to 10; 23
b
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If researchers evaluate the questions for a test and determine rules for administering the test and interpreting the scores, what does the test become?
a. Reliable b. Valid c. Standardized d. Projective
Acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and GABA are examples of
a. neurotransmitters. b. negative after-potentials. c. synaptic ions. d. neurilemmas.
One of the most difficult problems for any teacher is a child who consistently disrupts class. Researchers have shown that giving attention in the form of scolding to a disruptive child actually increases the child's misbehavior. In the terms of operant conditioning, the scolding is a
A. punisher. B. penalty. C. positive reinforcer. D. negative reinforcer.
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used method for understanding brain
function? a. injecting chemicals into the brain b. exposing the brain to viruses c. electrically stimulating the brain d. placing a lesion in a specific brain region e. imaging techniques