Most parents can pick up their own baby's cry out of a large, noisy group such as a room full of children. This is an example of ____________.
A. absolute threshold
B. Weber's law
C. difference threshold
D. signal detection theory
Answer: D. signal detection theory
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A) are typically cheaper to perform. B) are less likely to be affected by attrition. C) avoid the problems associated with cohort effects. D) require less time to perform.
Cultural values are a part of the
A) macrosystem. B) exosystem. C) microsystem. D) chronosystem.
Compulsive or problem gambling is __________, due in part to the __________.
A. on the rise; increasing spread of legalized forms of gambling B. on the rise; increasingly lighter penalties for declaring bankruptcy C. decreasing slightly; increasingly harsher penalties for declaring bankruptcy D. decreasing dramatically; intense gambling addiction awareness education through media and schools
Alex is part of the varsity track team even though he hates running. The varsity track team members are very popular at school, so Alex continues with the sport despite not enjoying it because he wants to be popular. Alex’s participation demonstrates
a. a complex human motive. b. a physiological need. c. intrinsic motivation. d. extrinsic motivation