When Jasminda first moved into her apartment, the buzzing noise coming from her refrigerator disturbed her greatly. Now, after 3 months, Jasminda doesn't notice the sound because of:

A) stimulus generalization.
B) habituation.
C) extinction.
D) latent learning.


B) habituation.

Psychology

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a. X-chromosomal genotypes are expressed as consistent phenotypes at a rate of around 85%, while Y-chromosomal genotypes are expressed as consistent phenotypes at a rate of only about 15%. b. The X chromosomes are expressed far earlier in the prenatal period than the Y chromosomes c. There are no chromosomal disorders wherein a person has only Y chromosomes. d. Most of the lethal chromosomal disorders, including Tay-Sachs disease and cystic fibrosis, are located on the Y chromosome.

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Barbara is motivated by power and political strength. Which of Holland's personality factors does this reflect?

a. enterprising b. ego strength c. interpersonal d. dominance

Psychology

Behavior therapy focuses on

a. changing thoughts to correspond to behaviors. b. helping clients achieve self-actualization. c. changing maladaptive patterns of responding. d. altering errors of thinking. e. the adaptive functioning of the ego.

Psychology

The immune system is able to eradicate foreign substances like pathogens because of the functioning of white blood cells called__________

A) leukocytes B) antigens C) corticosteroids D) erythrocytes E) Select

Psychology