The branch of research called __________ studies the relation between subjective perceptions and external, physical stimuli.

a. phrenology
b. physiological psychology
c. psychophysics
d. mental mechanics


Answer: c. psychophysics

Psychology

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a. Can be identified in advance by completing an in-depth, time-consuming interview b. Can be identified in advance by taking a simple three-item self-report test c. Can be identified in advance by fMRI d. None of the above

Psychology

Which of the following people is most likely to quit smoking?

A. Jane, who doesn't believe that smoking will cause her to get lung cancer B. Jill, who doesn't think that lung cancer will kill her even if she does get it from smoking C. Jeff, who believes that stopping smoking won't significantly reduce his chance of getting lung cancer D. James, who believes that he would be able to quit smoking if he tried

Psychology

During toddlerhood, as at all ages, ____ in language development

a. comprehension lags behind production b. production lags behind comprehension c. comprehension and production are similar d. comprehension and production improve similarly

Psychology