Our __________ can affect our interpretation of ambiguous sensory signals. For example, somepeople see images of religious figures in food
a. possessions
b. beliefs
c. eating habits
d. visual acuity
Answer: b. beliefs
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Which of the following is a difference between humanistic forms of therapy and behavior therapy?
A) Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on what people think and feel, whereas behavior therapists tend to focus on what people do. B) Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on habits, whereas behavior therapists tend to focus on insights. C) Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on the past events in clients' lives, whereas behavior therapy tends to focus on the present. D) Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on maladaptive behaviors, whereas behavior therapy tends to focus on observational learning.
When a nipple touches the infant's mouth, rhythmic nursing occurs. This is known as the __________ reflex
a. rooting b. sucking c. grasping d. Moro
Regarding reference groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. A reference group is a type of membership group. b. A reference group involves consistent face-to-face contact with members. c. A reference group can cause people to shift their attitudes about particular ideas or topics. d. A reference group represents a standard for social comparison.
Phencyclidine (PCP), which can produce psychotic symptoms resembling schizophrenia, has which effect?
A. It inhibits the NMDA glutamate receptors. B. It interferes with dopamine release. C. It prolongs activity at serotonin synapses. D. It directly stimulates acetylcholine receptors.