Terrance is training for the track meet next week. His coach reminds him to be mentally focused for the event and to not anticipate the starting gun too much, as a false start would disqualify Terrance. This example demonstrates that reaction time is susceptible to____.?
a. ?stimulus-response incompatibility
b. ?speed-accuracy trade-off
c. ?complex decision-making
d. ?expectancy
ANSWER:
b
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a. is like a literal tape recorder b. is like a literal photograph c. is often based on our expectations of what "must have been true" based on our current self-concepts d. is often based on our expectations of what "must have been true" based on our past self-concepts (our self-concepts when the events occurred)
What are some external factors involved in self-regulation? Explain them through the use of your self-regulation example.
What will be an ideal response?
Visual imagery can be characterized as
a. a form of rehearsal. c. a form of verbal coding. b. a form of elaboration. d. a form of phonological coding
Emily is a psychologist who believes that many psychological difficulties are the result of a conflict between the id, ego, and superego. Emily most likely endorses which type of therapy?
a) cognitive-behavior b) cognitive c) psychoanalysis d) person-centered