In some people, fluid builds up in the eye and the pressure damages the optic nerve, leading to ____, which causes loss of peripheral vision.

a. glaucoma
b. a cataract
c. tetanus
d. macular degeneration


Answer:a. glaucoma

Psychology

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A. discrimination B. shaping C. intermittent reinforcement D. generalization

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_____ is defined by the ability to cope with novel situations and generate many possible solutions to problems

A) Practical intelligence B) Creative intelligence C) Spatial intelligence D) Naturalist intelligence

Psychology

According to the authors of your text, ________ explains why providing young children large rewards for reading (e.g., money, prizes) might actually backfire and convince them that they don't really like reading as much as they thought at first

a. the overjustification effect b. self-perception processes c. reasons-generated attitude change d. intrinsic motivation theory

Psychology

Why are open practices important?

a. They allow for greater transparency among researchers. b. They allow for a more diverse participation pool. c. They are less expensive than traditional research methods. d. They produce more accurate findings in both the short and long term.

Psychology