________ is defined as an inferred process within a person or animal, which causes that organism to move toward a goal or away from an unpleasant situation

a. Motivation
b. A drive
c. A value
d. The need for achievement


Answer: a

Psychology

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In classical conditioning, the response that is acquired after learning occurs is the ____________________ response

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Jacob is trying to go to sleep. So, he tries to keep his eyes open (in the dark) and stay awake as long as possible. This allows sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers performance anxiety. This technique is known as

a. stimulus control. b. sleep restriction. c. the paradoxical intention. d. the tryptophan effect.

Psychology

The expression “I wear my heart on my sleeve” is an example of which process involved in approach-oriented emotion-focused coping?

A. emotional management B. emotional processing C. emotional regulation D. emotional expression

Psychology

Which of the following is an example of how research was used to inform public policy?

A. Research on eyewitness reports informed national guidelines for collecting unbiased eyewitness testimony. B. Research on multitasking was used to ban cell phone use in university classrooms. C. Research on decision-making was used to limit menu options of all sitting presidents. D. Research on science education has led to mandatory environmental education classes in public schools.

Psychology