Jake is provided with information regarding such ongoing bodily functions as his heart rate and muscle tension, and he is able to use this information to voluntarily regulate these bodily states. Jake is utilizing a procedure known as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


biofeedback

Psychology

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Frances is trying to gain weight and Philip is trying to lose weight. Both of them notice that they have a strong tendency to go back to their original weight. This suggests that they

a. have a genetic predisposition. c. have a set point. b. are not adequately exercising. d. are both depressed and compulsive.

Psychology

According to Freud, in order to reduce the anxieties resulting from an imbalance among the three parts of the personality, the ego often employs

a. organismic valuing. b. primary process thinking. c. congruence. d. defense mechanisms.

Psychology

Jacob was looking for a piece of paper and a pencil to write down a new friend's telephone number. In order to hold the telephone number in memory, Jacob needed to use his _________ memory

a. sensory b. working c. procedural d. semantic

Psychology

The only alternative to experiencing the pain of loss would be

a. to form multiple attachments b. to remain impervious to love c. to restrict and impoverish one's life d. all of these e. none of these

Psychology