An effective method for a school to positively influence motivation is to
a. stress competition concerning class grades.
b. discourage parental involvement, making children respond on their own.
c. emphasize intrinsic motivation techniques.
d. avoid adopting learning goals.
c
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A. psychosomatic B. alarm C. resistance D. exhaustion
How do endorphins work to relieve pain?
A. They activate the release of substance P, closing the pain ‘gate' in the spinal cord. B. They inhibit the release of substance P, closing the pain ‘gate' in the spinal cord. C. They activate the release of substance P, opening the pain ‘gate' in the spinal cord. D. They inhibit the release of substance P, opening the pain ‘gate' in the spinal cord.
Rescorla's research on contingency theory supports a cognitive perspective in learning because
a. of the role of contiguity. b. merely pairing stimuli cannot account for learning. c. the tone preceded the shock. d. dogs became conditioned when shock followed the tone.
Why are some depressants like alcohol and barbiturates dangerous when taken together?
a. The cardiovascular system is stimulated. b. The drugs overactivate the central nervous system. c. The effect is additive for slowing down the activity of the central nervous system. d. The increased blood flow to the respiratory system is overwhelming.