After observing the effect of passing light through a prism, Newton proposed in 1672 that white light was composed of ___ fundamental colors. It was later proven false by the ___
a. 3; opponent process theory
b. 5; trichromatic theory
c. 7; trichromatic theory
d. 9; retinotopic theory
C
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c. It controls speech, gestures, and other means of communication. d. It controls cognitions, motivations, and emotions.
Which combinations of memory tasks would prove most difficult to the average older individual?
a. Exercised and implicit b. Unexercised and implicit c. Exercised and explicit d. Unexercised and explicit
The __________ reflex protects an infant from strong stimulation
A) Moro B) eye-blink C) sucking D) palmar grasp
Melissa has just been released from the hospital after a long illness. Prior to her illness, she had been a part of a study in which she was asked what her preferences were for life-sustaining treatment had the need arose. If she were asked now about her preferences, what would her likely response be?
A. She would likely report the same preferences she did before her hospitalization. B. She would likely report less desire for life-sustaining treatment than she had previously. C. She would likely report more desire for life-sustaining treatment than she had previously. D. none of the above