A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst. This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches _______ theory

a. threshold
b. trait
c. homeostatic
d. drive reduction


d

Psychology

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The example of Michelle becoming nauseous when she smelled dish-washing soap can be best explained by a type of learning called:

A. classical conditioning B. instrumental conditioning C. cognitive learning D. imprinting

Psychology

A bundle of axons in the CNS is called a tract but is called a ______ if it is in the peripheral nervous system.

A. nerve B. nucleus C. ganglion D. neuron

Psychology

Deep is to __________ as surface is to __________

a. word order; syntax b. prosody; word class c. syntax; semantics d. function; content e. semantics; syntax

Psychology

It is now commonly believed that many behavioral traits and psychological disorders are typically caused by a single recessive gene

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology