The small adjustment that is necessary to help people synchronize the human internal "pacemaker" with a 24-hour cycle is brought about by
a. the rods and cones of the eye.
b. exposure to sunlight.
c. the consumption of food.
d. the changes in temperature that are associated with night and day.
Answer: b. exposure to sunlight.
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a. different access to goods and services, especially medical care b. differences in the willingness of individuals to follow doctor's instructions c. generational differences in the impact of epigenetic factors d. differences in the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
A man believes that he has been a hard worker and faithful employee, but that he has been treated unfairly by his company. Other workers do much less than he does, but they get paid more. According to the predictions of equity theory,
this worker will be most likely to a. quit his job. b. ask his boss for a raise. c. reinterpret the effectiveness of his efforts on behalf of the company. d. attempt to restore equity by changing the relevant inputs and outcomes.
What is the distinguishing characteristic of a recognition task in retrieving a memory?
A. A strong probe B. A weak trace C. A strong trace D. A weak cue
Which of the following side effects is a patient who undergoes transcranial magnetic stimulation most likely to experience after the treatment?
A. Tardive dyskinesia B. Discomfort of the facial muscles C. Short-term memory loss D. Neural trauma