An important concern in research is that people will respond in

a manner that conveys a specific impression rather than in a way that reflects his or her true behavior. If a person does this to make themselves appear more skilled than they really are, he or she is engaging in a(n) _____.

Fill in the blank with correct word


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A major distinction between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder is

a. hypomania occurs in bipoloar II but mania occurs in bipolar I. b. hypomania occurs in bipolar I but mania occurs in bipolar II. c. major depression occurs in bipolar I but not in bipolar II d. rapid cycling occurs in bipolar II but not bipolar I.

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Which statement about sleep deprivation is false?

a. ?A person who goes without sleep for one week risks permanent brain damage. b. ?Without sleep, people are less likely to retain skills that they learned during the day. c. ?Sleep deprivation raises the level of norepinephrine in the brain. d. ?Fatigue may be the primary cause of up to 25 percent of all auto accidents.

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What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers? a. The ventricles play a major role in the transmission of messages in the brain. b. The heart is the organ of intellect

c. Damage to the brain is easily repaired. d. The muscular tremors that characterize epilepsy do not originate in the brain.

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A time out is an example of negative reinforcement

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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