Illustrative of functional fixedness, people are more likely to solve the candle problem if
A. fewer tacks are provided.
B. pliers are also presented.
C. the box is empty.
D. the candle is already lit.
Answer: C
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The right prefrontal cortex
a. processes contextual information relating to the fear response b. is more active when we process positive emotions c. evaluates verbal stimuli for threat potential d. is more active when we process negative emotions e. provides the subjective experience of positive emotions
In a study of how memory processes unfold over time, as described in the textbook, a team of researchers asked participants to retrieve autobiographical memories while undergoing fMRI scans. Researchers found that
a. the same brain areas that are most active during encoding are most active during retrieval. b. as elaboration takes place, areas responsible for encoding become more and more active than those for retrieval. c. early in the process, before participants elaborated their memories, structures like the hippocampus were active. d. psychological models of encoding and retrieval apparently are unrelated to processes in the brain.
An infant is shown an interesting rattle and appears to like it. Then the mother places the rattle under a blanket. The infant appears to forget about the rattle completely. Which of the following is most likely true?
a. The infant probably is older than 8 months. b. The infant probably is younger than 8 months. c. The infant had habituated to the rattle. d. The infant had not habituated to the rattle.
"Remote" grandparents are typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT __________
a) they are detached and distant from their grandchildren b) they rarely visit with their grandchildren and show little interest c) they hold clear expectations about the way their grandchildren behave d) they might complain about their grandchildren's childish behavior when they see them