Cassie is diagnosed with severe depression. Her psychiatrist has prescribed many medications and psychotherapy, none of which have helped to alleviate her depression. Her psychiatrist is now recommending _________
a) prefrontal lobotomy
b) electroconvulsive therapy
c) trephining
d) relaxation training and meditation
ANS: b
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In the process of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), the __________ phase involves the body’s attempt to adapt to its high state of arousal as it tries to cope with the stressor.
A. resistance B. exhaustion C. alarm D. fight E. freeze
While Italian researchers were recording the activity of a single neuron in the motor cortex of a monkey, they noticed that this neuron responded the same way whether the monkey was actually performing the motor task or just observing a researcher performing the task. This observation led to the discovery of
a. amygdalas. b. effector cells. c. mirror neurons. d. neurilemmas.
If you initially agree to put a small sign in your window, later you are more likely to allow a larger, uglier sign in your yard. This course of events exemplifies
a. obedience to an authority. b. the lowball technique. c. the door-in-the-face effect. d. the foot-in-the-door effect.
In an experimental situation, the independent variable:
a. is a placebo. b. is measured. c. is held constant. d. is manipulated.