A student has just walked into a psychology class and realized there is going to be a pop quiz. The student says quietly, "Oh no, I haven't looked at my book or notes for over two weeks," and suddenly feels anxious and tense. The best explanation for the student's reaction is the concept of:
a. cognitive appraisal
b. the general adaptation syndrome
c. denial
d. the reaction formation
A
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A. elaborative-occipital; visual imagery-frontal; organizational-parietal B. elaborative-parietal; visual imagery-occipital; organizational-frontal C. elaborative-temporal; visual-occipital; organizational-frontal D. elaborative-frontal; visual-parietal; organizational-occipital E. elaborative-temporal; visual-frontal; organizational-occipital
In Momence, Illinois,
A) a high percentage of older people report feeling useless most or all of the time. B) a status hierarchy makes the oldest man and his wife the town leaders. C) seniors hold positions of authority because of their length of residence and intimate knowledge of the community. D) children are sent to live in the homes of frail community members to provide care.
In the "middle-age spread," women accumulate fat __________, whereas men accumulate it __________
A) on the upper abdomen; around the waist B) around the waist; on the back C) around the upper arms; around the waist D) on the back; around the upper arms
Osmotic thirst occurs:
a. When the fluid content inside cells decreases b. When the individual has taken in more food than water c. When a salty meal has been ingested d. All of the above