Define circadian rhythm. What behavioral changes occur when this is disturbed?
What will be an ideal response?
Circadian rhythm refers to our 24-hour biological cycle linked to the light-dark cycle that regulates our internal physiological processes such as for example, core body temperature, hormone levels, blood pressure, heart rate, and so forth. When this is disturbed, it disrupts our concentration and ability to perform work tasks well.
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Mary Cover Jones's study of Peter ____.?
a. ?was a forerunner of behavior therapy b. ?showed that fears are instinctive c. ?predates the Little Albert study d. ?supports the notion of one-trial learning e. ?has never been replicated
Asha has a fear of darkness. To extinguish this fear, she is placed in a dark room ensuring that she suffers no harm in the process. In this scenario, which of the following techniques is being used to reduce Asha's fear of the dark?
A) Generalization B) Flooding C) Sensitizing D) Discrimination
A psychologist states the following: "Because they have higher birthrates, racial and ethnic minorities in the United States are already a numerical majority. This increase in diversity has led to the field called multicultural psychology, which is interested in increasing the cultural sensitivity of mental health professionals.". What portion of this statement is incorrect? a. It is incorrect
to say that multicultural psychology is interested in increasing cultural sensitivity. b. It is incorrect to say that racial minorities have higher birthrates. c. It is incorrect to say that minorities are currently the majority. d. It is incorrect to say that diversity has led to multicultural psychology.
The clinical method is like
a. tracking a moving target. b. reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. c. noticing that rabbits are always pursued by dogs. d. serving the same food to everyone at a dinner.