Briefly describe the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and why its developers thought it would be effective
What will be an ideal response?
Taking the TAT involves viewing ambiguous pictures and writing stories about them. The stories are then coded to determine whether they reflect a variety of different themes. Morgan and Murray thought it would be effective because they assumed people's needs would be projected onto the stories.
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A number of researchers (such as Coren, 1996) have studied the effects of extended sleep deprivation in rats and dogs. The results show that prolonged sleep deprivation:
a. typically results in a significant weight gain, even though the animals eat less b. can be fatal c. increases immune system function and reduces the incidence of viral infections d. has few, if any, negative effects
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between alcohol and sleep?
A. Alcohol may help initiate sleep, but it interrupts ongoing sleep and can be the cause of a sleep disorder. B. Alcohol may help initiate sleep and enhance ongoing sleep, but it leads to addiction if used as a sleep aid. C. Alcohol increases REM sleep. D. Alcohol increases total sleep time in an effective manner, but continued use produces tolerance that negates this beneficial effect.
According to research, which factor is most likely to contribute to lower grades in high school?
a. Having high achieving friends b. Amount of time spent socializing c. Having a part time job 9 hours a week d. Participating in diverse extracurricular activities
ADHD is associated with smaller brain volume in all of the following areas EXCEPT the
A. frontal cortex B. basal ganglia C. brain stem D. cerebellar vermis