________ are rapid, low-energy waves that occur when we are awake and alert.

A. Theta waves
B. Beta waves
C. Alpha waves
D. Delta waves


Answer: B

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After being hit on the head, Jean-Luc has a memory problem. He cannot learn the names of new people that he meets. Fortunately, he can still remember details of his life prior to the head injury. Jean-Luc is most likely demonstrating

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Victor Cline and his colleagues (1973) measured the physiological arousal of heavy TV viewers and light TV viewers when they came into the lab to watch a violent boxing match. Results of their study reveal that

A) heavy TV viewers seem desensitized to violence. B) heavy TV viewers are particularly upset by violence. C) exposure to violence increases arousal. D) light TV viewers quickly habituate to violence. E) heavy TV viewers enjoy watching violence more than light TV viewers.

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