Pairing a pleasant stimulus with a fear-evoking object or situation describes
a. programmed learning. c. counterconditioning.
b. shaping. d. flooding.
C
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Consistent with their established role in memory, neurons in the __________ suffer much damage in Alzheimer's disease.
A. hippocampus B. hypothalamus C. thalamus D. amygdala
Gunner thinks that Jews are particularly funny. He overestimates the association between being a stand-up comedian and being Jewish because both characteristics are very distinctive from the normal population. This demonstrates
a. a contrast effect. b. the outgroup homogeneity effect. c. an illusory correlation. d. social-role theory.
Steve's physician has prescribed him valium for his anxiety attacks. This drug will _____
A) stop the production of norepinephrine B) stop the production of dopamine C) increase sympathetic activity D) depress the activity of the central nervous system
Adoption studies have suggested that A. males with adoptive parents with criminal histories are more likely to have a criminal record
B. males with biological parents with criminal histories are more likely to have a criminal record. C. there is no difference between the criminal records of males with adoptive or biological parents with criminal histories. D. None of the above.