What do we call a state of consciousness that can result from spiritual rituals, disease, or injury?

a) daydreaming
b) meditative absorption
c) a stream of consciousness
d) an altered state of consciousness


ANS: D

Psychology

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John, George, Paul, and Richard are air traffic controllers. They encounter a stressful, anxious situation in which two planes might soon collide. Which condition would most encourage this group of air traffic controllers to display groupthink when pondering their next step?

a. A majority decision is more acceptable than a unanimous decision. b. There are systematic procedures in place to handle such situations. c. None of them is considered to be a supervisor of any of the others. d. They are a cohesive group.

Psychology

A friend says "I have a biology test next week, and the professor says we need to comprehend the material, not just know it. What's the best way to study?" Based on what you've learned from the Practical Solutions section of Chapter 1, you would MOST likely say:

a. repeatedly read the material; it's the best way to improve comprehension b. outline the material as your read; it's the best way to improve comprehension c. test yourself on the material several times; it doesn't matter if your answers are right d. test yourself on the material several times, and be sure to check if your answers are right

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When jurors are exposed during the trial to a new piece of evidence, they tend to distort their evaluation of that evidence in a direction that supports their current verdict choice. What is this tendency called?

A. evidentiary distortion B. current-to-future distortion C. verdict predisposition D. predecisional distortion

Psychology

Charlotte suffers from intense anxiety. How would Freud explain this anxiety? In your answer, describe the different parts of the personality from a Freudian perspective, and how these parts of personality interact to produce anxiety

What will be an ideal response?

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