Frida is sitting on a park bench when she hears a police car turn on its siren. Although she cannot see the police car, she is certain that it is nearby. What cue did her brain most likely use to come to this conclusion?
a. the slight energy difference between each ear
b. the slight time difference between when the sound reached each ear
c. the overall loudness of the sound
d. the frequency of the sound
Answer: c
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Modern psychology shares which of the following characteristics with ancient Greek philosophy?
a. ?An interest in the same kinds of questions about human nature b. ?The development of common methods of research to answer questions about human nature c. ?A reliance upon biology to help in the understanding of human nature d. ?The denial that humans are composed of a physical body and a spiritual soul e. ?None of the choices are correct
A person is considered to have a substance-related disorder if he or she is dependent on
a. cocaine. b. marijuana. c. nicotine. d. any of these.
Regarding the development of anxiety-based problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Being high strung, nervous, or emotional runs in families. b. Sixty percent of children born to parents suffering from panic disorder have a fearful, inhibited temperament. c. Children who are quiet, cautious, and introverted have a higher risk of developing anxiety disorders when they reach adulthood. d. Anxiety disorders may be best explained by the neurological opponent-process model.
Thorndike's _____ principle asserts that rewards following behavior lead to increased production of the behavior
Fill in the blank with correct word