As Molly is cutting roses, a thorn pricks her finger, and Molly automatically withdraws her hand. This simple protective mechanism of the body is known as a(n)
a. inductor arc.
b. conditioned behavior.
c. neuro-conductor response.
d. reflex arc.
ANSWER: d
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a. "An insanity defense, while a long shot, may reduce how much time you spend in the custody.". b. "An insanity defense is easy to prove, and may reduce or eliminate how much time you spend in custody.". c. "As a rule, defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity spend as much if not more time in custody than those who are convicted." d. "An insanity defense is just too difficult to prove, and we should focus on competency, instead.".
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a. helps provide continuity between past and present. b. keeps one's focus on the past. c. allows a person to rehears the same difficult experiences time and again. d. creates a domain of crystallized intelligence.
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