After TV was introduced to the island of Fiji in 1995, the incidence of __________ rose substantially
a) eating disorders
b) cigarette smoking
c) teen pregnancy
d) drug use
Answer: a
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a. Behaviorism b. Functionalism c. Structuralism d. Psychoanalysis
Measuring intelligence through testing is a rather new concept in the history of the world. The idea for such testing came from __________.
A. France B. the United States C. the United Kingdom D. the former Soviet Union
Suppose that some friends of yours want to advertise their new product on a television show. If they want people to remember the product, what kind of program would you recommend, and why?
a. a violent show, because the excitement of the show will enhance recall for their product b. a violent show, because the violence will encourage them to forget the show and remember the advertisement c. a nonviolent show, because violence and anger usually reduce memory for the advertisement. d. a neutral show, because the boredom of the program will increase people's attention to the advertisement.
According to research, which of the following helps people process and retain information?
a. Prefrontal cortex b. Neurotransmitters c. Engrams d. Dopamine