The idea that certain areas of the brainstem can send out signals to fibers connected to the spinal cord and effectively block pain is part of the ______ theory of pain

a. cerebral control c. pattern
b. gate control d. primary receptor


B

Psychology

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In Inhelder and Piaget's experiment, which determined how fast the pendulum would swing back and forth?

a. The amount of weight b. The length of the string c. The height from which the weight was released d. A combination of various factors

Psychology

Selena’s parents arrange for her to take part in an intelligence test for preschool admissions. Her individual intelligence is measured to be 125 relative to a statistically normal curve with an average of 100. This is her ____

a. ?fluid intelligence b. ?intelligence quotient c. ?crystallized intelligence d. ?biological intelligence

Psychology

You notice movement out of the corner of your eye and you turn in the direction of the movement so that you can "see better." A squirrel is scurrying away. You could see this only after your head movement allowed you to project the image onto the part of the retina with the highest concentration of __________ called the __________.

A. cones; optic nerve B. cones; fovea C. rods; cornea D. rods; optic chiasm

Psychology

Individuals from collectivist cultures would be most likely to value _____

a. making independent decisions b. spending time alone c. getting along with their family members d. receiving praise for hard work on an academic exam

Psychology