Upon meeting his biology professor for the first time, James says that he has read all of the professor's books, that they were some of the best books he's ever read, and that they were a catalyst for his choosing to study biology

James is employing the tactic of ________. a) ingratiation
b) self-deprecation
c) self-promotion
d) deception


a

Psychology

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There are many misunderstandings about suicide. Which statement reflects a fact about suicide?

a. ?Females are three times more likely to attempt suicide. b. ?People who talk about suicide will not try it. c. ?Most people who attempt suicide want to die. d. ?College students are more likely to attempt suicide than are elderly people.

Psychology

What happens during stage IV sleep?

a. ?Growth hormone is secreted. b. ?The body is essentially paralyzed. c. ?The brain is very active. d. ?New memories are formed.

Psychology

Medical authorities recommend ____ of sleep per night as optimal, but among midlife adults in the United States, more than ____ report receiving less than 7 hours of sleep at least occasionally

a. 5–7 hours; three-quarters b. 6–8 hours; two-thirds c. 7–9 hours; one-fourth d. 9–11 hours; one-half

Psychology

The hippocampus is connected to the mammillary bodies via axons of the __________.

A. corpus callosum B. cingulate callosum C. stria terminalis D. fornix

Psychology