When stress or perceived threat triggers the HPA axis, the ____stimulates the ____to release hormones
a. hypothalamus; autonomic nervous system
b. hypothalamus; pituitary gland
c. autonomic nervous system; pituitary gland
d. autonomic nervous system; limbic system
B
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A gain-framed appeal focuses on framing something in ____ terms
a. negative b. positive c. neutral d. truthful
Which of the following criticisms of psychosocial theory relates to the stages of development?
a. A male, Eurocentric, individualistic perspective is utilized to create the stages. b. The period of adult life is not adequately differentiated. c. The life stage concept is abstract and difficult to measure. d. Movement from one stage to the next is not adequately explained.
Behavior theory is to operant conditioning as humanistic theory is to:
a. Psychosexual development b. Aversion therapy c. Self-actualization d. Physiology
As he ages, a professional musician begins to limit his repertoire, practice more before concerts, and change the manner in which he plays. He is
giving in to the despair of the last stage of the life cycle. using selective optimization with compensation. becoming less ambitious and creative. showing the early signs of Alzheimer's disease.