Head rotation is detected by the brain when one's head movements cause fluid to swirl within the
a. oval window.
b. organ of Corti.
c. olfactory bulb.
d. semicircular canals.
ANSWER: d
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a. decrease in middle age. b. remain constant throughout adulthood. c. increase over time throughout adulthood. d. fluctuate depending on levels of testosterone.
A performance appraisal instrument would be most useful in terminating an employee due to:
a. a violation of company rules b. a layoff c. an inability to perform d. employment-at-will
Carter, an 8-year-old African-American boy, is told by a researcher that certain verbal tasks are “not a test.” He is told that other verbal tasks are “a test of how good children are at school problems.” If Carter is aware of ethnic stereotypes, he will probably __________
A) perform better in the “test” condition B) perform similarly in both conditions C) perform far worse in the “test” condition D) answer the “test” questions, but refuse to answer the “not a test” questions
While writing a research paper, you propose that infants need a greater amount of sleep than adults because sleep stimulates brain development. Which of the following supports your stance?
a. The neonate's brain wave patterns during REM sleep are different from the patterns of adults. b. The neonate's brain is 40% smaller than that of an adult and REM sleep increases its size. c. During REM sleep, neonates appear to be lucid. d. Neonates spend at least 80% of their sleep in REM sleep.