Some forms of severe depression appear to be helped by REM sleep deprivation, and some effective antidepressant drugs suppress REM sleep as a side effect
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Your friend Suki's grandmother has always told her that happier people experience less stress. Since she knows that you are taking a psychology course, she asks you whether or not psychologists would agree with her grandmother. Which of the following would you be most likely to tell her?
a. Yes, Grandma was correct; research has shown that humor can moderate the effects of stress. b. No, Grandma does not know what she is talking about. There is no good evidence to support the claim that a sense of humor allows you to lead a less stressful life. c. Grandma could be correct, but psychologists are uncertain since the research has been inconsistent. d. Grandma is mistaken; humor can help us cope with painful illnesses, but not stress.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys
a. the nucleus of nerve cells. b. neurilemma. c. the receptor sites. d. myelin.
Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment, which will most likely involve
A. new experimental medications and behavior therapy B. no medication but a combination of behavioral therapy and parent training C. medication such as Ritalin and behavior therapy D. medication such as Ritalin and psychoanalysis
The finding that people will not remember a word repeated 35 times in an unattended ear during a shadowing task, but will notice their name, is consistent with __________ theories of attention
a. modern b. progressive c. late selection d. early selection