Christine has always had an unusually effective memory. She credits this to the fact that after seeing something just once, she can visualize the object in great detail, as if she was looking at a photograph of it. Christine's ability is an example of ___
a. clairvoyance c. episodic imagery
b. eidetic imagery d. mnemonics
B
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Prolonged exposure to ______ as a result of early stress or trauma may have neurotoxic effects on the developing brain
a. cortisol b. serotonin c. GABA d. norepinephrine
Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving
A. in-depth exploration of psychological conflicts. B. regression to the early psychosexual stages of development. C. application of a strict behavioral program that includes reinforcement for each display of progress and punishment when necessary. D. removal of any reinforcing or supportive consequences that patients receive for limitations imposed by the disorder.
Bill's boss often starts each meeting by criticizing Bill's recent work. This occurs so frequently that Bill walks into each meeting tense, anticipating the criticism. Bill has learned, however, that if his boss starts off the meeting by asking Bill, "how are you today?" he will not be criticizing him that day. Now, whenever his boss asks this question Bill immediately relaxes because he knows the criticism will not occur. This example best illustrates the principle of
A. inhibition. B. extinction. C. spontaneous recovery. D. generalization.
When two memories overlap in content, the strength of either or both memories may be reduced. This is known as:
A. consolidation B. false memory C. interference D. source amnesia