Renae witnessed a horrific accident, but cannot seem to remember any of it no matter how hard she tries. Renae's inability to recall the event is most likely due to the defense mechanism called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
repression
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a. Hunger b. Sleepy c. Pain d. Anger
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A) vasocongestion B) myotonia C) ejaculation D) refraction E) Select
Suppose a researcher is performing an experiment on children. She tests the children on one level of the independent variable at the beginning of the school year, but cannot return to test the second level until mid-April, when the school year is almost completed. What threat to internal validity may be a problem?
a. History b. Selection bias c. Maturation d. Experimenter bias
When I go to one very popular fast-food restaurant, I need to stand in line before I get my food. However, I can go to a restaurant next door and not stand in line but do not do so. Why does this behavior occur?
A. My memory for the fast-food restaurant provides a resurgence for my preference. B. The occasion-setting stimulus creates a conditioned stimulus causing me to dislike the second restaurant. C. The context serves as an occasion-setting stimulus for my food preference. D. There is no reason for my preference.