Which of the following has been used to help children with problems related to bedwetting?
a) the development of a pad that beeps when it is touched by moisture
b) the development of an alarm clock which automatically wakes a child up when it senses a full bladder
c) the development of a stuffed animal that "giggles" when a child's brain-wave pattern indicates pending urination
d) the development of a diaper that produces a foul odor when it is moistened with urine
ANS: A
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a. ventromedial hypothalamus b. lateral hypothalamus c. septal area d. arcuate nucleus
Jack and Jill are in an experiment where they are asked to administer electric shocks to someone. Jack refuses to participate and walks out of the room. Jill is now
A. more likely to refuse to deliver the shocks too. B. more likely to deliver the shocks. C. neither more nor less likely to deliver the shocks. D. going to be more obedient to the experimenter.
Leading causes of death in the United States around 1900 were
a. communicable diseases b. degenerative diseases c. chronic diseases d. all of these e. none of these
When people start taking lessons on driving a car, they may already know the basics of driving from previous experience as passengers. It is likely that they have already noticed aspects such as how the key is inserted into the ignition and the gas pedal is pressed to make the car move forward. This scenario best illustrates the concept of
A. habituation. B. latent learning. C. spontaneous recovery. D. classical conditioning.