Psychologists define hypothetical states that activate behavior and propel one towards goals as

a. needs. c. drives.
b. motives. d. incentives.


B

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Most research suggests that—compared to when several people think up ideas independently—when people work together and brainstorm as a group they tend to have ____ morale and to come up with ____ ideas total

a. higher; more b. higher; fewer c. about the same level of; about the same number of d. about the same level of; more

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A. of their ADHD behaviors B. brain deficits that lead to ADHD negatively influence the desire to socialize C. children with ADHD are uninterested in socialization D. teachers tend to stigmatize and isolate children with ADHD

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Imagine you are conducting a study in which you expose alcohol-dependent individuals, currently receiving treatment for their addiction, to an alcoholic beverage

Which of the following statements may be omitted from the informed consent and provided to the participant at the debriefing? a) We hypothesize that participants in the experimental condition will report a stronger craving for alcohol than those in the control condition b) You may withdraw your consent to participate in this study at any time without penalty. c) Your risk of participation may include the experience of cravings for alcohol. d) Your risk of participation may include physical cravings for alcohol and emotional distress.

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