The concept of ___________ replaced that of instinct, and was defined as a form of arousal or energy that arises whenever a biological need is deprived

a. drive
b. motivation
c. incentives
d. cognitions


Answer: A

Psychology

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One way to test the accuracy of Piaget's claims is to use __________, whereby infants are exposed to an event that goes against a principle (such as object permanence) and their reactions are studied.

A. deferred imitation B. an A-not-B search C. the violation-of-expectation method D. encoding

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Recognizing that some aspects of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by one's ethnic heritage is evidence of

a. ethnic-group identity. b. discrimination. c. peer pressure. d. cultural continuity.

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In research comparing gay and lesbian couples, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Lesbian couples have higher rates of satisfaction. b. Gay and lesbian couples have different approaches to conflict resolution. c. Gay couples are more stable. d. Lesbian couples received greater support from their social network.

Psychology

Who has the highest rate of Alzheimer's disease among American ethnic groups?

a. African Americans b. Hispanic Americans c. Native Americans d. Asian Americans

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