__________ theory encompasses the idea that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of stimulation or excitement

a) Arousal
b) Instinct
c) Stimulus
d) Expectancy


a

Psychology

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Ahmed is writing an article for a popular “life hacks” site. He is considering the title, “Denial, Distraction, and Daydreaming: The Three Ds of ______ Coping.”

A. Avoidance B. Problem-Focused C. Reaction D. Approach-Focused

Psychology

Brief interventions tend to be most effective for individuals with mild to moderate alcohol problems

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The hippocampus is crucial for memories involving:

a. declarative information c. procedural information b. short-term memory d. motor-skill abilities

Psychology

What is meant by the word "deeply" in the statement, "Memories tend to endure when information is processed deeply"?

a. Deeply refers to the use of elaborative rehearsal rather than maintenance rehearsal. b. Deeply refers to information that is encoded carefully and pondered. c. Deeply refers to information that is related to things already stored in long-term memory. d. All of these.

Psychology