Allan gingerly puts his fingertips on the hot handle of the skillet in which he's cooking supper, but he instantly pulls his hand away. His reaction is due to the functioning of the ______
a. limbic system
b. medulla
c. spinal cord
d. hypothalamus
c
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What new social attitude about sex led to the belief that sexual dysfunctions are a legitimate topic of psychological inquiry?
a. that men enjoy sex more than women b. that sex is primarily for the purpose of procreation c. that sex fosters marital intimacy and is a source of pleasure d. that there is less tolerance for variations in sexual behavior
What is an example of prospective memory?
A. Cheryl thinks about what she needs to buy at the store. B. Don rehearses his lines for an upcoming play. C. Edith practices her dance solo for tomorrow's show. D. Juan studies National Brands, Inc's Web site prior to his job interview.
The range of vibrations that the human auditory system can detect is __________ Hz
a. 0-10,000 b. 0-50,000 c. 30-10,000 d. 30-20,000 e. 100-100,000
The reason that hippocampus damage can interfere with forming new memories and yet not alter childhood memories is ______.
A. long-term memories are stronger and more difficult to disrupt B. these types of memories are related to two different neurotransmitters within the hippocampus C. these types of memories are located in different areas of the brain D. none of these