The body’s ________ keeps track of how many hours a person has been awake and creates increasing pressure to fall asleep

a. circadian timing system
b. reward center
c. homeostatic drive for sleep
d. limbic system


Answer: c. homeostatic drive for sleep

Psychology

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A. chromosomes B. autosomes C. allosomes D. none of these

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Which therapy states that events do not cause us to have feelings, rather we feel the way we do because of our beliefs?

a. rational-emotive behavior therapy b. psychodynamic therapy c. existential therapy d. client-centered therapy

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Most adopted children __________

A) fare well, despite the risks B) have persistent social problems C) are less intelligent than their biological relatives D) have persistent cognitive problems

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About how many undergraduate psychology degree recipients work in business settings?

a. About 17% b. One-quarter c. One-half d. Three-quarters

Psychology