Stress-induced analgesia can be described by this example:
a. runner's high
b. stress fracture in foot from running
c. stress experienced by air traffic controllers
d. fibromyalgia
A
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A) capitalizing on a paradoxical incident B) serendipity C) reasoning by analogy D) the hypothetico-deductive method
The following is a description of a child being assessed in Piaget's pendulum task: "They may try the heaviest weight on the longest string dropped from medium height with medium force,
then a medium weight on the smallest string dropped from medium height with lesser force. If they happen to arrive at the right answer, they find it difficult to explain why." According to this description, it is clear that the child is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development? a. sensorimotor b. preoperational c. concrete operations d. formal operations
Which of the following statements about fetal monitoring is true?
A) Fetal monitors are being phased out in U.S. hospitals because they are not necessary in most cases. B) Fetal monitoring is not helpful in detecting hidden problems with the baby. C) Critics worry that fetal monitors identify many babies as in danger who, in fact, are not. D) Fetal monitoring increases the likelihood of infant brain damage and death.
Dr. Rosenfeld is the doctor on Sunday House Call, a Sunday morning health program on the Fox News channel. Dr. Rosenfeld is highly esteemed in his field and provides up-to-date medical information for viewers. Sometimes he recommends specific products, and Valerie, a regular viewer of the program, trusts what he says or recommends because he doesn't seem to have an apparent motive to mislead viewers. Which characteristic does Dr. Rosenfeld possess?
A) source credibility B) source derogation C) source experience D) source likeability E) source attractiveness