Regarding the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Its effects include muscular relaxation and decreased heart rate.
b. It is also known as the "flight-or-fight" system.
c. It is slower to respond than the parasympathetic branch.
d. It acts to reverse emotional arousal after emergency situations.
B
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According to Carr's research about spousal reactions to their partners' death, which of the following was associated with a good death?
a. Keeping the partner alive using heroic means b. Having a religious leader with the partner at the moment of death c. Believing the partner had led a full life and was at peace with the idea of dying d. Feeling the partner was relieved from confusion and delirium
To ensure ethical standards, research proposals are typically reviewed by a. an ethics committee
b. an institutional review board. c. a deception and debriefing board. d. all of the above
In their review of psychological research, the members of an IRB will NOT consider
a. the degree of risk involved in participating in the research. b. the benefits to be gained from the research relative to any risk of harm to the participants. c. the procedures used to ensure voluntary participation and confidentiality. d. the cost of carrying out the research.
Lionel never used to worry about driving in the snow until he skidded off the highway one morning during a heavy snowfall. As the back end of the car started to fishtail, Lionel's heart started to race and he became terrified. Now he finds that just getting into his car when there is snow falling causes him to become extremely agitated. In this example of classical conditioning, the conditioned
stimulus is: a. getting into the car when there is snow falling b. the car sliding on the icy roadway c. the agitation that Lionel feels when he gets into the car on snowy days d. Lionel's increased heart rate as the car slipped on the icy road