Which of the following is not currently being investigated by researchers as a potential alternative to traditional polygraph tests?
a. hypnosis
b. fMRI assessment of blood oxygen in the brain
c. thermal imaging to detect rises in skin temperature.
d. pupil dilation
a
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The definition of sexual disorders is ____
a. unique because it does not include subjective distress b. among the clearest of all forms of psychological disorders to identify c. based primarily on the statistical rarity criterion d. difficult because it is influenced by cultural norms and values
Most of the drugs used to treat depression are:
A. addictive B. naturally occurring minerals such as lithium C. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors D. tricylics
When Sarah relates her own life experiences to what she is learning in her psychology class, it will be easier for her to recall the information on an exam. Sarah is engaging in
a. proactive encoding. b. elaborative processing. c. chunking or recoding. d. maintenance rehearsal.
An example of ________ is when an adult claims to have an imaginary companion who tells him what to do
a. unpredictability b. maladaptiveness c. observer discomfort d. irrationality e. distress