Emir's mother read a list of words to him that he was supposed to remember. After a short pause, Emir's mother asked him to name as many of the words from the list as he could remember. This type of memory task is called
a. recognition. c. the primacy effect.
b. free recall. d. the recency effect.
B
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What is the evidence that meditation may slow some aspects of aging?
a. ?It negatively correlates with rates of arthritis in older individuals. b. ?It negatively correlates with cholesterol levels in older individuals. c. ?It positively correlates with antioxidant levels in the brains of older individuals. d. ?It positively correlates with increased cortical thickness in older individuals.
Which of the following young women appears to be at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?
a. Linda, whose mom and dad recently divorced b. Carla, whose family members always seem to be fighting with each other c. Sandy, whose family emphasizes achievement, support, and communication d. Bonnie, whose family is perfectionistic, successful and, eager to maintain harmony
According to the textbook, the physiological response of an individual to a stressor is called
A. adaptation. B. fight-or-flight reaction. C. stress. D. a psychological disorder.
In which situation do plaintiffs undergoing evaluation tend to exaggerate their symptoms?
A. when they were referred by the defense attorney, or when they sought evaluation on their own B. when they were referred by their own attorney, or when they sought evaluation on their own C. when they were referred by the defense attorney, or when they were referred by the judge D. when they were referred by their own attorney, or when they were referred by the judge