The chief function of homeostasis is to __________.
A. increase arousal
B. maintain a steady state
C. regulate emotions
D. control sexual urges
Answer: B
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a. do not know how many people are in the lineup b. are told in advance how many people are in the lineup c. are asked to rate the similarity of each person in the lineup to the criminal d. are asked to rank each person in the lineup in order of his or her similarity to the criminal
The technique that Hull added to the then-accepted battery of experimental methods was ____.?
a. ?simple observation b. ?systematic controlled observation c. ?experimental testing of hypotheses d. ?the hypothetico-deductive method e. ?one-trial learning
When coping leads to positive outcomes, attracts new resources, builds confidence, and leads to further growth, what is occurring?
a. social-emotional competencies b. a virtuous spiral c. a positive stress reaction d. coping outcomes
Regarding operant conditioning, which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A) A student is sent to detention for fighting B) A student is exempted from a weekly quiz for exemplary homework C) A student loses earned free time for playing with lab equipment D) A student turns in neater homework when the teacher praises neatness