When making decisions, emotions, such as fear, hope, anxiety, liking, or disgust can
a. eliminate possibilities from consideration and promote possibilities to the top of the list.
b. help one to become aware of the base rate for the occurrence of a particular event.
c. help one to think more clearly and firmly about important decisions.
d. do all of these.
A
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a. obedience. b. normative influence. c. informational influence. d. the foot-in-the-door technique.
The Atkinson-Shiffrin model of stages of memory intends to _____
A) determine the vividness of stimulation perception B) determine the meaning and importance of dreams C) determine whether and for how long information is retained in memory D) determine the physiological causes of memory disorders
In classical conditioning, a neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with another stimulus that naturally elicits a reflex response. This neutral stimulus will become known as the
a. unconditioned stimulus. b. conditioned stimulus. c. reflexive stimulus. d. latent stimulus.
Sigmund Freud was a leading figure in which perspective of psychology?
A) Cognitivism B) Behaviorism C) Functionalism D) Psychoanalysis