Audrey agreed to do her homework when her mother asked in order to avoid punishment. In this case, agreeing to the request is an example of _________.*
a. social proof
b. obedience
c. compliance
d. conformity
b
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In one study of over 14,000 participants, the researchers found a statistically significant association between high sodium intake and the prevalence of hypertension among normal-weight subjects. The prevalence of hypertension in the group with the lowest sodium intake was 19.1%; the prevalence of hypertension in the group with the highest sodium intake was 21.8%. This data suggests that
a. even though the finding was statistically significant, it may not have much practical importance. b. the finding has both practical and statistical significance, and should be reviewed in more detail. c. the finding has neither practical nor statistical significance, and should be ignored. d. one of the main causes of hypertension is a high intake of sodium.
The medulla and the pons are associated with the control of heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and reflexes such as vomiting, sneezing, and coughing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Regarding the sense of touch, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. If one lost the sense of touch below the neck, he or she would be unable to tell which position his or her body was in without seeing it. b. Skin receptors produce at least five different sensations, including light touch, pressure, pain, cold, and warmth. c. The skin has more nerve endings for temperature than for touch and pressure or for pain. d. Receptors with particular shapes appear to specialize in various sensations.
Men and women typically react differently in the face of stress. These differences may result from the tendency of men to adopt __________, whereas women tend to adopt __________ when reacting to stress.
A. ruminative thinking; cognitive restructuring B. disease-prone patterns; disease-resistant patterns C. emotion-focused coping; problem-focused coping D. a fight-or-flight response; a tend-and-befriend response