Because he was unable to achieve an erection, 84-year-old Spencer spent a lot of time cuddling with his wife Bessie. Spencer's substitution for intercourse exemplifies

A) compensation.
B) malleability.
C) optimization.
D) plasticity.


A

Psychology

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A rapid EEG (beta waves), dreaming, rapid eye movements, and profound muscle relaxation go with

a. Stage 1 sleep. b. Stage 2 sleep. c. REM sleep. d. relaxed wakefulness.

Psychology

Which of the following have been widely used throughout history as a means of altering consciousness through deep relaxation?

a. progressive muscle relaxation b. meditation c. combinations of hot baths and cold showers d. hypnosis

Psychology

The __________ state is a problem-solving condition in which a person has all the information he or she needs to solve the problem

a. informed b. initial c. goal d. omniscient

Psychology

How fast the brain perceives and uses information is termed:

A) cognitive fluidity. B) memory span. C) processing speed. D) confirmation speed.

Psychology