If you touch a hot stove, your spinal cord can prompt you to withdraw your hand without having to send the message all the way to the brain. This is due to what scientists call

a. the reflex arc.
b. neuroplasticity.
c. the parasympathetic nervous system.
d. the sympathetic nervous system.


a

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a. psychodynamic theory b. learned helplessness theory c. the biogenic theory of depression d. the cognitive triad

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Studies examining job satisfaction have found that, in general, __________ tend to be more satisfied than __________ with their jobs, even though the relationship between age and satisfaction may not be as simple as it appears.

A. men; women B. older workers; younger workers C. women; men D. younger workers; older workers

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A group of friends has been to a concert, but finds that their car will not start when it is time to leave. One member of the group quickly helps the group find another way to get home. Based on Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence,

she would be credited with having high ________ intelligence. a. analytical b. creative c. practical d. conversational

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Regarding general test-taking skills, it is recommended that students answer the difficult questions first and then the easy ones

Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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