Suppose twin teenagers are vying for their mother's attention. The mother is trying to pay attention to one of her daughters, though both girls are talking (one about her boyfriend, one about a school project). According to the operating characteristics of Treisman's attenuator, it is most likely the attenuator is analyzing the incoming messages in terms of
A. physical characteristics.
B. language.
C. meaning.
D. direction.
Answer: C
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Miguel feels pleasure and relief after deliberately setting a fire. Why would Miguel's behavior be considered impulsive, rather than compulsive?
a. The goal of impulsive behavior is to experience pleasure. b. The goal of impulsive behavior is to reduce anxiety. c. The goal of impulsive behavior is motivated by anger and vengeance. d. The goal of impulsive behavior is to satisfy delusional beliefs.
In a research study, cancer patients, prior to undergoing chemotherapy, are given a drink in a container with a bright orange lid. After pairing the drink with chemotherapy, the patients experiences distress and nausea when presented with the container. This study supports what theory of phobias?
a. observational learning b. psychodynamic c. classical conditioning d. cognitive-behavioral
Rovee-Collier's experiments in which two- to three-month-month-old infants learned to kick to make a mobile move showed that 2- to 3-month-old infants
a. are not able to remember events from the past. b. can remember events from the past for a few days or weeks, but over time will not be able to recall the event even if given a memory cue. c. can remember events from the past for a few days or weeks, but over time will not be able to recall the event unless given a memory cue. d. can remember events from the past for months without being given a memory cue.
Which of the following statements about peer sociability in collectivist versus individualistic societies is true?
A) Children in collectivist cultures spend more time in parallel play than children in individualistic cultures. B) Children in collectivist societies are more willing to include a quiet, reserved child in play than children in individualistic cultures. C) Children in individualistic cultures tend to play in larger groups than children in collectivist cultures. D) Children in collectivist cultures spend more time in joint make-believe play than children in individualistic cultures.