Prisoners in solitary confinement, arctic explorers, and long-distance truck drivers, who are faced with limited or monotonous stimulation for long periods of time may experience
a. mindfulness.
b. the relaxation response.
c. bizarre or distorted perceptions.
d. functional "waking" coma state.
C
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a. telling a potential employer about the projects that you successfully led at your previous job b. taking more credit for a project done well than is rightfully yours c. telling a potential employer that you are very interested in the company and position, even if you are not d. describing your skills and abilities in an attractive way
According to recent research, brain activity was greater for Americans relative to East Asians when:
A. estimating a line's length relative to the size of a square B. estimating the length of a line C. tracking the movement of a ball in the air D. watching the snake illusion
Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors considered in making a diagnosis of intellectual disability?
a. the person's IQ score b. the person's score on an assessment of adaptive behavior c. an assessment of the cultural factors that might be involved d. the person's age
Judith is waiting to meet her date in the lobby. "Oh, great," she thinks. "My heart is racing and my hands are cold and sweaty—that'll really impress him." Judith is experiencing the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
a. alarm b. exhaustion c. excitement d. resistancev