Internal states that push an individual toward behaving in a certain way are called:

a. incentives
b. drives
c. instincts
d. conditioned stimuli


B

Psychology

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A. 3 to 4 B. 1½ to 2 C. 2 to 3 D. 1 to 3

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According to the text, emotions do all of the following on a consistent basis EXCEPT ____

a. increase helping behavior b. help people learn from their mistakes c. influence thinking and actions d. promote communication

Psychology

Underproduction of acetylcholine has been linked with:

a. schizophrenia b. Alzheimer's disease c. Parkinson's disease d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

Psychology

The ________ technique to gaining compliance involves getting a commitment and then, at the last minute, changing the terms of the deal that was agreed to.

A. foot-in-the-door B. door-in-the-face C. lowball D. cost-benefit

Psychology