Stressors are best described as __________
A) the physiological responses evoked by stress
B) only those experiences that would universally be considered stressful
C) the experiences we encounter that lead to stress
D) the psychological reactions brought on by stress
C) the experiences we encounter that lead to stress
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a. Prospective b. Semantic c. Long-term d. Episodic
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA; Depo-provera) works by a. reducing LH levels
b. suppressing ovulation. c. suppressing prolactin. d. increasing FSH levels.
Billy often throws tantrums in stores if his mom does not give into his requests for candy. She usually ignores his tantrums, but every so often she gives in when it is inconvenient to argue. He is being reinforced on which schedule?
a) variable-ratio reinforcement schedule b) variable-interval reinforcement schedule c) fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule d) fixed-interval reinforcement schedule
The term "psychology" is defined by your text as the "science of behavior and mental processes." According to your text, the key word in that definition is ______
a. science b. mental c. behavior d. processes