In an experiment, the independent variable is the behavior that is being
a. manipulated
b. controlled.
c. correlated.
d. observed.
a
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b. Eat small but frequent meals, always in a social atmosphere. c. Increase the amount of spiciness, and decrease total calories. d. Always eat the same "scapegoat" food prior to radiation.
As described in the textbook, in the late 1500s a Hungarian nobleman named Count Zrinyi was attacked at his small castle by a force of almost 100,000 men. Zrini had no chance of survival in the face of this attack. In the moments before he was killed, however, instead of attempting to flee for his life or fight against the enemy, he put on his finest attire, hung a heavy gold chain around his
neck, and stuffed his pockets full of gold coins. He then flung open the doors of the castle and charged into a suicide death. This story is used in the textbook to make the point that ____. a. many people believe in an afterlife b. people often become delusional when under high levels of stress c. many people care strongly about self-presentation d. most people have a hard time accepting their own mortality
Split-brain patients suffer ____.
A. little or no impairment of overall intellectual performance B. a lack of motor control C. sensation deficits D. memory deficits
Regarding brain size and abilities, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. A small positive correlation exists between intelligence and brain size. b. The brain of lower animals is twisted and folded, while the human brain is smooth.. c. Many parts of the human brain are surprisingly similar to corresponding brain areas in lower animals, such as lizards. d. Other animals surpass humans in almost every category of strength, speed, and sensory sensitivity.