Which of the following is the idea that all behavior has prior causes that would completely explain one's choices
and actions if all such causes were known?
a. humanism
b. natural selection
c. cultural relativity
d. determinism
ANSWER: d
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A) Does the expense of the drug make its use impractical? B) What are the side effects of the drug? C) Is the drug more effective than not obtaining any treatment? D) How many people took the drug and nevertheless died?
A farmer always uses the same squeaky wheelbarrow to carry feed out to his sheep. When he does this, the sheep head for the feed trough in anticipation. In this example, noise of the wheelbarrow would be a(n):
a. unconditioned stimulus c. conditioned stimulus b. unconditioned response d. conditioned response
The hallmark of normal waking consciousness is the highly selective nature of attention
a. True b. False
In comparison to non-depressed people, depressed people
A) are more effective at coping with stress. B) are more likely to focus on positive events in their lives. C) are much more pleasant to be around. D) are more likely to seek out relationships with people who view them unfavorably.