The current view of how we perceive sounds less than 100 Hz is based on ____

a. the frequency of action potentials
b. the area along the basilar membrane that responds most strongly
c. volleys of responses
d. the asymmetrical positioning of an individual's ears


a

Psychology

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The scientific approach of behavior therapy improves therapy ethics by

a. eliminating conceivably harmful procedures. b. evaluating client's medical fitness for treatment. c. preventing prolonged treatment. d. encouraging broad applications.

Psychology

Research on interventions has shown that

a. interventions that target specific groups, such as the elderly, women, and minority groups are considered too specialized and will not likely be utilized in the future. b. determinants of health behaviors include individual level processes as well as processes at the family societal level. c. the effectiveness of psychological interventions is still weak, especially compared to medical interventions. d. cultural level differences are minimal beyond the distinction between collectivist and individualist cutlures.

Psychology

When a faulty switch caused the radiator fan in Matt's car to stop working, he tried, without success, to fix it. Finally, he decided to go for a run to clear his mind. Following his run, Matt wired the fan directly to the fuse block, bypassing the faulty switch. Based on this scenario, which of the following is the most likely factor influencing the problem solution?

A. Intuition B. Incubation C. Divergent thinking D. Functional fixedness

Psychology

Now that Cindy has died, her family members and close friends must make short-term adjustments, including planning Cindy's funeral and dealing with their initial emotional reactions to Cindy's death

According to the text, these short-term adjustments are called: a. grief work b. grief erosion c. chronic grief d. end-of-life care

Psychology