As we age, our ability to recognize the strengths and limitations of our own memories improves. This is known as:
a) meta-cognition.
b) meta-memory.
c) permastore.
d) transience.
ANS: B, Meta-memory refers to knowledge about our own memory abilities and limitations.
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a. the biasing effect b. self-handicapping c. stereotype threat d. the expectancy effect
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
a. whenever an undesired behavior occurs, an unpleasant stimulus is administered b. whenever a desired behavior occurs, a pleasant stimulus is administered c. whenever a desired behavior occurs, an unpleasant stimulus is removed d. whenever an undesired behavior occurs, a pleasant stimulus in removed
The disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty is called as
A. delayed ejaculation. B. postmature ejaculation. C. premature ejaculation. D. vaginismus.
Allan gingerly puts his fingertips on the hot handle of the skillet in which he's cooking supper, but he instantly pulls his hand away. His reaction is due to the functioning of the ______
a. limbic system b. medulla c. spinal cord d. hypothalamus