Dan is about to put his left hand in the tub to determine if the water is too hot for bathing his son. Which part of his nervous system will receive input concerning the water temperature?
a) efferent nerves
b) the left hemisphere of the brain
c) the right hemisphere of the brain
d) the autonomic nervous system
ANS: c
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A. self-serving bias. B. unrealistic optimism. C. a self-fulfilling prophecy. D. personal attribution.
Which of the following refers to the active ingredient of hallucinogenic mushrooms that is found to trigger fairly stable spiritual insights?
A. Ecstasy B. Morphine C. LSD D. Psilocybin
Which is NOT an advantage of Web-based research?
A) Cyberspace questionnaires are cheaper to distribute and collect. B) Data can be more quickly and efficiently sent to a database. C) Researchers do not need to address ethical issues because of the lack of contact with respondents. D) It may be easier to locate unusual populations not available locally.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, before a person can feel safe, he needs to
A. satisfy his physiological needs. B. find intimacy. C. develop high self-esteem. D. achieve self-actualization.