The evolutionary perspective on emotions argues that they increase individual survival by
A. reducing responsiveness.
B. contributing to general arousal.
C. causing sleep.
D. producing autonomic responses.
Answer: B
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What two approaches from neuroscience converge on the conclusion that there are two separate systems involved in long-term memory?
A. computer simulations of automatization and mathematical algorithms for storage strategies B. data from brain scan technology and studies of adults with brain damage C. data from long-term clinical studies and surveys of children D. data from clinical studies that administered psychotropic medications to incarcerated felons and observations of adolescent behavior
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the treatment of specific phobias? a. Structured exposure-based exercises are no longer considered necessary
b. Individuals with "blood" phobias must learn to relax their muscles to keep their blood pressure high enough to prevent fainting. c. Exposure-based exercises actually change brain functioning. d. Avoiding a phobic situation weakens the phobic response.
Tammy ate raw oysters for the first time and, 4 hours later, became extremely sick to her stomach. Now, the smell of oysters makes her stomach queasy. What is the CR?
A) stomach queasiness at the smell of oysters B) the taste of an oyster C) a bacterium or other toxin D) vomiting after ingesting a toxin
Based on the research to date, most psychologists would argue that personality is
a. solely determined by hereditary factors. b. solely the result of personal experiences. c. approximately 90 percent genetic and 10 percent environment. d. a combination of genetics and environment.