The process by which the brain receives, selects, modifies, and organizes incoming nerve impulses is referred to as
a. perception
b. sensation.
c. imagination.
d. expansion.
a
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a. Heider's balance theory b. Olds's self-stimulation theory c. Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory d. Bem's self-perception theory
According to an evolutionary approach to love, why do women prefer men with resources, whereas men prefer women who are attractive?
a. Resources signal competence in men; attractiveness signals reproductive fitness in women. b. Resources signal relationship commitment in men; attractiveness signals erotic passion in women. c. Reproduction is more costly to men than to women. d. Resources signal dominance in men; attractiveness signals willingness in women.
In the Milgram obedience experiments, what did the authority figure order the participant to do?
A. administer shocks to the learner in increments of 15 V for each successive incorrect response B. memorize word pairs C. receive shocks in increments of 15 V for each incorrect response D. threaten the participants
A person deals with the question "Who am I?" in the ________ stage.
A. initiative versus guilt B. identity versus role confusion C. autonomy versus shame and doubt D. trust versus mistrust