Any drug that alters mood, perception, or thought is called a(n) __________
a) psychoactive drug.
b) illegal drug.
c) illicit drug.
d) narcotic.
a
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According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, what do people try to do?
a. Avoid situations in which they would have to make difficult decisions b. Minimize any conflict between their behavior and their attitudes c. Carefully evaluate as much evidence as possible before forming an attitude d. Convince other people to change their attitudes
If a small weight is placed on your motionless arm, you will eventually stop feeling its
presence because sensory endings that respond to pressure a. undergo fatigue. b. only respond to movement. c. are self-inhibiting. d. require muscular contraction. e. habituate quickly.
Which of the following therapies is dependent on extinction for its effectiveness?
a. In vivo exposure b. Client-centered therapy c. Brief psychodynamic therapy d. Rational-emotive therapy e. Covert sensitization
A number of years ago, the Chinese government adopted a "One Child" rule, in which parents are only allowed to have one child per couple. Such a policy was aimed at addressing the problem of overpopulation by
a. using authoritarian mandates. b. curbing population growth. c. increasing awareness of the problem. d. adopting a sustainable lifestyle using renewable resources.