Jack has recently graduated college and is applying for jobs. However, nothing he seems to do helps him get a new job. Now Jack has begun to believe that he can do nothing to get a job and that his life cannot be controlled by his behavior. Jack is experiencing ______.
A. situational awareness
B. learned autonomy
C. learned helplessness
D. learned irrelevance
C. learned helplessness
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Manuel suffered a traumatic brain injury in an industrial accident and is in a medically induced coma to help his brain heal. His brain shows signs of wakefulness during this time. Based on the principles of consciousness, would these times of wakefulness be an indication of consciousness.
A. Yes, because wakefulness is the same as consciousness. B. Yes, because Manuel's brain activity shows he is conscious. C. No, because Manuel is unable to verbally describe his wakeful state. D. No, because Manuel must have an understanding of himself and the environment around him to be conscious.
Darlene and Geoff are both taking math classes at Westgate High School. Darlene is in a class where her teacher is constantly doing "hands on" projects with the class
Geoff's teacher simply lectures and assigns homework. Who is more likely to exhibit formal a. Geoff b. Darlene c. both d. neither operational thinking?
The drug Stattera (atomoxetine) appears effective for some children with ADHD and according to recent research (Eland & Guest, 2004) does not cause the same .... as stimulant medication when used in larger doses
A. intolerance B. withdrawal symptoms C. "high" D. academic disturbance
Which level of activity correlates with visual hallucinations that make up dreams?
A. increased activity in the extrastriate cortex B. decreased activity in the extrastriate cortex C. increased activity in the striate cortex D. increased activity in the prefrontal cortex