The process by which the body breaks down matter into more simple components and waste is known as ____________

a. absorption
b. metabolism
c. synthesis
d. biotransformation


b

Psychology

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Deliberate or repeated comments, gestures, or physical contacts of a sexual nature that are unwanted by the recipient are known as

a. sexual harassment. b. sexual innuendo. c. access discrimination. d. heterosexism.

Psychology

Which of the following theories suggests that performance on tasks is best when the arousal is appropriate to the difficulty of the task?

a. James-Lange theory b. Maslow's hierarchy of needs c. Yerkes-Dodson Law d. Schachter's two-factor theory

Psychology

Carl and "his amazing canines" are an act in the circus. Jumping through a fiery hoop is one of the acts. At the onset of this training, Carl reinforced the dogs for each movement toward the hoop. Eventually, they were reinforced as they neared the hoop. What is this an example of?

a. classical conditioning c. shaping b. escape conditioning d. avoidance conditioning

Psychology

What degree takes typically five to seven years of graduate work?

a. Bachelor’s b. Master’s c. Doctorate d. Professional

Psychology