Another name for neural receptors is ________.
A. perceptual ganglions
B. myelin sheaths
C. feature detectors
D. sensory receptors
Answer: D
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A. hypochondriasis B. conversion disorder C. somatization disorder D. no mental disorder
The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11, 2001
When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity, she or he is engaging in: a) attributing. b) discrimination. c) stereotyping. d) persuasion.
A psychologist is conducting a longitudinal study in which she measures the percent of internal and external attributions made in the United States and India. Her research participants are six-year-old children who are followed for 10 years
What is she likely to find when she completes her research? a) Making attributions is such a fundamental process that culture has little influence. b) The percentage of attributions will be approximately 50-50 in both countries during this age range. c) Starting around age 8, there will be a significant shift from internal to external attributions in India but not in the U.S. d) Starting around age 11, there will be a much larger increase in the percentage of internal attributions in the U.S. compared to India.
According to recent research, what percentage of American adolescents have reported having had suicidal thoughts?
a. 9% b. 17% c. 24% d. 31%