Cognition is best defined as the activity of
a. sensing energy in the environment.
b. knowing and processing through which knowledge is acquired.
c. brain maturation.
d. unconscious influences.
b
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Regarding the effectiveness of psychoanalysis and the development of briefer therapies, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Research has shown that some problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety do improve with the passage of time, even when not treated with therapy. b. Research has shown that psychoanalysis produces improvement in only a small minority of patients. c. Hans Eysenck suggested that psychoanalysis takes so long that patients experience a spontaneous remission of symptoms. d. Eysenck's critique of therapy has encouraged psychologists to try new ideas and techniques.
According to what theory should the care, or investment, we provide to children be influenced by genetic relatedness?
a. natural parenting c. the cooperative breeding hypothesis b. inclusive-fitness theory d. internal working models of attachment
While at the grocery store, Jeremy begins to throw a fit because he wants a candy bar. His mom gives him the candy bar so that he will stop screaming. Jeremy's mom experienced __________ conditioning.
A. classical B. higher-order C. avoidance D. escape
Beginning a discussion with criticism is called
a. conflict initiation. b. negative authenticity. c. harsh startup. d. the fourth horseman.