When memories for unpleasant events are intrusive, what has occurred?

a. suggestibility
b. persistence
c. mnemonics
d. bias
e. transience


b. persistence

Psychology

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a. keep a lookout for anything that might remind them of the unwanted thought b. redirect attention away from the unpleasant thought c. "numb" the mind so that people do not think any thoughts d. "cover up" the unwanted thought with other, competing thoughts

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Which would not be on a list of risk factors for residing in a nursing home?

a. Over age 85 b. Unmarried c. No problems with IADLs d. No children

Psychology

In its most basic form, response cost can be described as

a. aversive stimulation. b. negative reinforcement. c. a removal of a reinforcer. d. positive reinforcement.

Psychology

As Lina reads her book, she perceives herself as moving along each line, focusing on each word in turn. In reality, her eyes are bouncing around, sometimes to the end of the sentence and then back, without Lina consciously realizing. These movements are called __________ movements.

A. saccadic B. vergence C. sporadic D. pursuit

Psychology