In laboratory experiments in which the dogs had developed learned helplessness, an effective method that helped the animals regain "hope" and feelings of control over the environment involved
a. having the dogs make "friends" with one of the experimenters.
b. forcibly "dragging" the dogs into the "safe" compartment.
c. providing food treats every time they were shocked.
d. lowering the voltage of the shocks.
B
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a. the weight of the child. b. the release of oxytocin from the mother's pituitary gland. c. the secretion of hormones by the adrenal and pituitary glands of the fetus. d. changes in the heart rate and brain activities of the fetus.
Which scenario supports the James?Lange theory of emotion??
a. ?Tony approaches his friend Juanita, who is walking her dog. As the dog begins to bark, Tony’s heart races; he thinks about why this is the case, and realizes he has a crush on Juanita. b. ?Micah wakes up feeling glum. He forces himself to smile from ear-to-ear and laugh out loud, and then he begins to feel happy. c. ?Bethany feels very depressed about her recent breakup with her boyfriend. She slumps down on her couch and cries for an hour straight, and then she begins to feel better. d. ?Aaron relaxes in his hammock. Suddenly, he feels an earthquake, causing him to feel afraid; at the same time, his heart beats rapidly and his palms sweat.
When asked to explain why children sometimes act violently, Dr. Zylar responds, "Generally speaking, these children are driven by conflicts between what they wish to do and what society wishes them to do.". It is most likely that Dr. Zylar would be a proponent of ____ theory
a. psychodynamic b. social cognitive c. ecological d. cognitive-developmental
Prospective parents should receive genetic counseling if the woman is 35 years of age or older or if the man is 40 years of age or older
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.