A stage hypnotist arranges chairs so that only a few of the many volunteers who rush to the stage are able to participate in the show. She does this to capitalize on which responsiveness-enhancing variable?
A. Expectancy
B. Attitude
C. Motivation
D. Absorption
C
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Which of the following is a difference between life changes and daily hassles?
A) Life changes are always negative, whereas daily hassles are sometimes positive. B) Life changes occur at irregular intervals, whereas daily hassles occur regularly. C) Life changes can adversely affect one's mood, whereas daily hassles do not affect the mood. D) Life changes predict health problems, whereas daily hassles do not predict health problems.
All of the following are common for healthy neonates except
a. misshapen and bruised faces. c. strong, inflexible skulls. b. very pink skin. d. a covering of white, downy hair.
Habituation refers to __________
A) removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a response B) a gradual reduction in the strength of a response due to repetitive stimulation C) presenting an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a response D) presenting a pleasant stimulus to increase the occurrence of a response
The major decline in intellectual function that occurs with aging involves tasks involving speed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false