An intense, paralyzing fear of a specific situation, object, person, or thing in the absence of any real danger is ______
a. a general phobia c. a social phobia
b. a specific phobia d. agoraphobia
b
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The fact that research on consciousness dwindled in the early part of the 20th century after psychology was redefined as the science of behavior, only to be reborn in the early 1960s, BEST illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?
a. Psychology is empirical. b. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. c. Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage. d. Our experience of the world is highly subjective.
Which of the following does NOT characterize the goals set by reflective, active learners?
a. specific and clear-cut b. broad-based and flexible c. set for the day, week, and semester d. measurable
In __________ terms, prejudice is connected with fear, dislike, or hatred
a. cognitive c. behavioral b. emotional d. all of these
About half of the variation in IQ test scores from one person to another is due to genetics
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.