When we are exposed to low levels of light the __________ begins to secrete the hormone melatonin, which acts to induce sleep
a) thyroid gland
b) pituitary gland
c) pineal gland
d) adrenal glands
c
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Because of greater concern regarding ethics, Milgram's original study was replicated, but with only:
A. debriefing at the conclusion of the study B. a small number of subjects C. a maximum shock level of 150 volts D. subjects who passed psychological testing
Jessica's advisor recommends that Jessica take courses in at least one foreign language because, he says, there are some thoughts that simply cannot occur to people who speak only one language. Her advisor's opinion is probably based on _____
a. Chomsky's language acquisition device concept b. Premack's artificial language research c. the linguistic relativity hypothesis d. Pinker's research on grammar and communications e. recent research with gorillas and chimpanzees
In bright light, visual acuity is greatest when the visual image falls on the
a. cornea. b. fovea. c. blind spot. d. periphery of the retina.
Arnold often daydreams about being a major CEO and being admired by the entire population. He cannot understand why his teachers and fellow students do not see his brilliance and his great potential, but he is sure that "someday, they will tell their grandchildren that they were in class with the great Arnold P.". Arnold is exhibiting symptoms of which personality disorder?
a. histrionic b. paranoid c. antisocial d. narcissistic