A person highly trained in yoga and meditation is capable of controlling his heart rate and blood pressure, that is, raising and lowering it at will. A student of psychology knows that these functions are controlled by the

a. motor cortex. c. somatic nervous system.
b. somatosensory cortex. d. autonomic nervous system.


D

Psychology

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a. enhance the language skills of younger siblings. b. interfere with linguistic advancements. c. enhance the language skills of older siblings. d. enhance language in younger and older siblings.

Psychology

After dating Miguel for several months, Tia could list many of his outstanding qualities. However, Tia was beginning to note that Miguel was very "tight" with his money and also seemed very stubborn regarding certain issues. When she was talking with a friend, Tia was heard to state that she admired Miguel for being frugal and for having integrity regarding his beliefs. Thus, by changing Miguel’s "cheapness" and "stubbornness" into virtues, Tia has been able to resolve her

a. self-handicapping behavior b. upward comparisons c. cognitive dissonance d. group cohesiveness

Psychology

Compulsions are paralyzing fears of things in the absence of any real danger

a. True b. False

Psychology

Interneurons

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology