Which phrase best describes the adaptation level theory?
A. "easy come, easy go"
B. "taking things for granted"
C. "a level playing field"
D. "so much to do in so little time"
Answer: B
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a. to reduce anxiety b. to establish reality contact c. to develop self actualization d. to reduce reliance on social support
According to psychologists, anterograde amnesia is a physically based amnesia in which:
a. there is a memory loss for events that happened after the time of the injury b. there is a memory loss for events that happened prior to the time of the injury c. threatening thoughts and memories are unconsciously pushed from conscious awareness d. people fail to access the appropriate retrieval cues
Which of the following would be an example of advertisers applying classical conditioning to the marketing of a product?
A) The product is shown with stimuli that viewers already view positively, such as attractive people. B) A commercial shows individuals modeling the correct use of the product. C) Customers are rewarded with a free product for every five they purchase. D) Advertisers saturate print and broadcast media with images of the product so people will remember it.
Calvin dislikes his job. While at work, he often feels frustrated and upset. Calvin's tendency to experience these and similar emotions is an example of
A) cynicism. B) an external locus of control. C) negative affect. D) interpersonal violence.