The process by which rods and cones become less sensitive to light is called ________
a. light adaptation
b. squinting
c. optic adaptation
d. dark adaptation
Answer: a
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a. His scream b. Knocking over the cup c. The needle d. His decision to not drink tea
Kristin wants to go out and play, but her mother has said no. Kristin goes to her room and plays her rock music very loudly. The noise drives her mother crazy and Kristin is allowed to go out and play if she will turn off her music. In this example, ____ was a form of negative reinforcement.
A. playing the music B. turning off the music C. going crazy D. going out to play
Which of the following best describes attitude?
A) It is an enduring mental representation of a person, place, or thing that typically evokes an emotional response and related behavior. B) It is the uncensored uttering of all thoughts that come to mind. C) It is the tendency to block the free expression of impulses and primitive ideas-a reflection of the defense mechanism of repression. D) It is the expression of repressed feelings and impulses to allow the release of the psychic energy associated with them.
After getting lost for the fourth time on your way to a date, you ask for instructions again and this time, as you are walking towards the restaurant, you repeat the directions to yourself over and over. You are using ____
a. ?mnemonics b. ?chunking c. ?retroactive processing d. ?maintenance rehearsal