A major difference between cognitive dissonance theory and self-perception theory involves the extent to which ____ is necessary to lead to self-persuasion and attitude change
a. normative social influence
b. physiological arousal
c. self-affirmation
d. an implicit attitude
b
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For Bridgman, a construct was acceptable if and only if it ____.?
a. ?could be objectively measured b. ?was detectable by the instruments used in physics c. ?was observable by humans and simultaneously detectable by instruments used in physics d. ?was confined to the domain of human experiences (animal psychology was unacceptable) e. ?could be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively
The essential stimulus for touch is
(a) deforming of the skin by mechanical pressure (b) contact with the so-called "hair cells" under the skin (c) the vestibular system cells (VSCs) (d) none of the above
The part of the hindbrain that controls functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is the ________
a. cerebral cortex b. medulla c. cerebellum d. pons
Which individual is most likely to maintain mental abilities well into late adulthood?
A) Andre, a retired lawyer who has been married for 40 years to a college professor B) Ingrid, an always single, retired school secretary who has had bypass surgery C) Fawn, a retired factory worker who was married three times and is now single D) Samson, a physically active retired construction worker who recently remarried