According to reactance theory, what of the following public service messages would be LEAST likely to get people to wear seatbelts?
a. "Please wear your seatbelt every time you drive."
b. "Wear your seatbelt to save lives."
c. "It's the law—you must wear your seatbelt."
d. "Buckle up your children—you might save their lives."
Answer: C
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a. Extinction b. Stimulus generalization c. Discrimination d. Spontaneous recovery
The best way to reduce the likelihood that you will be a victim of someone else's influence is to
a. keep an accountant on speed dial. b. be alert to the techniques that are used to try to persuade you. c. give generously to only one charity. d. refuse to listen to anyone who is trying to sell something.
Why did H. M. not remember doing mirror-drawing, but because of practice each day, improved in this ability?
a. He was not capable of automatic encoding, but was capable of effortful encoding. b. His short-term memory was severely impaired, but his long-term memory was intact. c. His episodic memory was severely impaired, but his procedural memory was intact. d. H. M.'s semantic memory was severely impaired, but his episodic memory was intact.
Factors that can affect the accuracy of a polygraph test include all of the following EXCEPT
a. previous experience taking the test. c. biting down on your tongue. b. use of drugs or alcohol. d. gender of the respondent.