Attending to many modalities simultaneously is a phenomenon called
A) bottom-up processing. B) top-down processing.
C) parallel processing. D) selective attention.
C
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Given the research described in the textbook, what percentage of doctors has actually prescribed placebos to patients?
A. 2-10% B. 15-25% C. 45-85% D. 75-95%
Tyler was an epileptic who had portions of his hippocampus removed to control his seizures. Based on what is known about the functions of structures within the forebrain, you should predict that this surgery is likely to affect Tyler's ability to:
a. form new memories b. control his eating and drinking c. interpret sensory information accurately d. express appropriate emotions
What is one reason for developing alternatives to the "Big Five" traits based on clinician interviews?
a) Questionnaires are costly and time-consuming, whereas clinician interviews are more efficient and cost-effective. b) Clinicians generally provide more detailed and reliable assessments of personality than can be provided by questionnaire measures. c) Most people prefer to speak with an interviewer rather than complete a questionnaire; consequently, interviews have higher validity. d) The high rate of psychological disorders makes it imperative to gather direct evidence of the possibility that such disorders influence personality.
The goal of social services workers is to help senior citizens attain what outcome?
A. longer periods between illnesses B. longer lives C. longer active lifespans D. increased mental capabilities