When first learning how to drive a manual transmission vehicle (i.e., a stick shift), you are likely using which pathway?

A. Retinogeniculostriatal pathway
B. Transcortical pathway
C. Basal ganglia pathway
D. Spinothalamic pathway


Answer: B

Psychology

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As discussed in the text, there are three types of beliefs that help people to function effectively in the social world, and that are often cast into doubt when people experience violent crimes or other traumas. Which statement is one of these?

a. "The world is just random." b. "Life is without meaning." c. "I deserve what I get." d. "I am a good person."

Psychology

Joseph has been assisting the team doctor in his treatment of relatively minor but painful injuries for his football team. The doctor has carefully instructed Joseph to alternate between applying hot compresses and cold packs to the injured area. This treatment may be effective because both heat and cold send competing messages through the spinal cord that may temporarily block pain messages

This technique is known as a. meditation b. biofeedback c. distraction d. changing thoughts e. creating a bottleneck

Psychology

Displaced aggression is said to occur

a. when aggression is directed at a target other than the source of frustration. b. whenever stress is channeled into aggressive activities. c. whenever stress is channeled into socially acceptable activities. d. when a person watches an aggressive sporting event.

Psychology

Estimates regarding how often the insanity defense is used suggest that it is used in

A. about 1 in every 10 cases. B. about 1 in every 50 cases. C. about 1 in every 100 cases. D. about 1 in every 200 cases.

Psychology