Psychology

The median preoptic nucleus a. plays a role in feeding regulation in humans. b.

The median preoptic nucleus a. plays a role in feeding regulation in humans. b.

The median preoptic nucleus
a. plays a role in feeding regulation in humans.
b. integrates most thirst-related stimuli.
c. is sensitive to neural signals generated by stomach stretch receptors.
d. is sensitive to information from

colleen   413   1 Reply

bolbol

Zhang and colleagues report that ________ are mechanoreceptors that induce membr

Zhang and colleagues report that ________ are mechanoreceptors that induce membr

Zhang and colleagues report that ________ are mechanoreceptors that induce membrane ______.
a.  volumetric receptors; spike discharge
b. osmoreceptors; depolarization
c. volumetric receptors; hyperpolarization
d. osmoreceptor

colleen   735   1 Reply

bolbol

The combination of inadequate activation of the ________ and enhanced activation

The combination of inadequate activation of the ________ and enhanced activation

The combination of inadequate activation of the ________ and enhanced activation of the ________ may result in excessive anger that results in harm to other persons.
a. cortex; reticular activating system
b. prefrontal cortex; hypothalamus

colleen   475   1 Reply

bolbol

Sensory adaptation is likely to occur in the presence of the odour of a skunk. (True or false?)

Sensory adaptation is likely to occur in the presence of the odour of a skunk. (True or false?)

Sensory adaptation is likely to occur in the presence of the odour of a skunk.
a. True
Incorrect: Incorrect
b. False
Correct: Correct

Shinobi   169   3 Replies

Tolgahan

What does animism, dualism and monism have in common?

What does animism, dualism and monism have in common?

What does animism, dualism and monism have in common?

forgotmyname12   389   1 Reply

bolbol

Most single case designs are used for?

Most single case designs are used for?

Most single case designs are used for
a.   People with mental retardation
b.   Animal research
c.   Cognitive Therapy
d.   one time research purposes
e.   both a and b

An ABA design involves
a. two administrations of t

Yoshi55   301   1 Reply

bolbol

Debate Argument

Debate Argument

How can I make this debate argument more simple and understandable? I made it but  I think it sounds too much informative, please help me on how will it me more simple


First of all, extrinsic motivation influences behaviour. Emp

Anonymous   91   2 Replies

RioNii

Debate - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic

Debate - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic

As a member of the group on the side of extrinsic motivation, what could be a strong counter argument if the intrinsic motivation side states that achievements (intrinsic motivation) will get you to a higher position in a company resulting in a highe

RioNii   125   4 Replies

RioNii

Debate - Psychology

Debate - Psychology

Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation
What are the strong arguments for extrinsic motivation against intrinsic motivation?

RioNii   87   2 Replies

RioNii

Lucille has a thwarted need for power. This will likely lead her to feelings of __________.

Lucille has a thwarted need for power. This will likely lead her to feelings of __________.

Lucille has a thwarted need for power. This will likely lead her to feelings of __________.

▸ stress

▸ relief

▸ happiness

▸ satisfaction

justin762   191   2 Replies

Heaven Nicewander

What did a 2015 study by Stice and colleagues find about young women whose motivations to smoke ...

What did a 2015 study by Stice and colleagues find about young women whose motivations to smoke ...

What did a 2015 study by Stice and colleagues find about young women whose motivations to smoke included weight concerns?
 
  A) Smokers lost more weight by dieting and smoking than by dieting alone.
  B) Smokers actua

dsvcbhdjnskl   175   3 Replies

ch102

Which of the following is consistent with the expression of generativity, as described by Erikson? S

Which of the following is consistent with the expression of generativity, as described by Erikson? S

psychology

Anonymous   67   1 Reply

bio_man

While sitting in a meeting with his work colleagues one day, Delton feels very opposed to a position ...

While sitting in a meeting with his work colleagues one day, Delton feels very opposed to a position ...

[html]While sitting in a meeting with his work colleagues one day, Delton feels very opposed to a position that most of his peers have endorsed. He wants to raise his point and contradict the others, but he is worried that this will cause the others

MrBio23   137   3 Replies

katiesayler

Erick derives his self-esteem from the pride he feels in being an Albanian; in other words, he is an ...

Erick derives his self-esteem from the pride he feels in being an Albanian; in other words, he is an ...

Erick derives his self-esteem from the pride he feels in being an Albanian; in other words, he is an example of the concept of __________ self-esteem.

▸ mutual

▸ collective

▸ common

▸ shared

bobsthename   1480   3 Replies

H.C.B.L.C.R

If you were going to use Bandura's findings in developing a program to prevent violence among ...

If you were going to use Bandura's findings in developing a program to prevent violence among ...

If you were going to use Bandura's findings in developing a program to prevent violence among middle school children, you might
A) reward children for non-violent acts. 
B) have children watch videos of aggressive children who a

marck_maleo   215   3 Replies

MunDy

Short-Term, Working, and Long-Term Memory

Short-Term, Working, and Long-Term Memory

Generate and organize tasks that young children engage in by the type of memory they use. For example, remembering instructions as to what to clean up would go under working memory, while remembering a story that is being read to them would fall unde

Anonymous   183   1 Reply

Anonymous

Jaden always makes fun of his older brothers. Javier, his oldest brother, talks in his sleep while ...

Jaden always makes fun of his older brothers. Javier, his oldest brother, talks in his sleep while ...

Jaden always makes fun of his older brothers. Javier, his oldest brother, talks in his sleep while Bradley, his other brother, walks in his sleep. Which of the following is TRUE based on this scenario?
A) Javier experiences somnambulism whereas

vesper34   1323   10 Replies

MyPoweR

Nine-year-old Stephanie is helping her family get ready for a Thanksgiving by polishing the good ...

Nine-year-old Stephanie is helping her family get ready for a Thanksgiving by polishing the good ...

[html]Nine-year-old Stephanie is helping her family get ready for a Thanksgiving by polishing the good silverware. If her mother gives Stephanie a quarter for every three pieces she polishes, what kind of reinforcement schedule is her mother using?

kimani54   819   3 Replies

Frogmama

If you study hard during the week and then stay up all night on Friday and Saturday, you are likely ...

If you study hard during the week and then stay up all night on Friday and Saturday, you are likely ...

If you study hard during the week and then stay up all night on Friday and Saturday, you are likely to ________.
a. remember more of the material than if you had spent a more restful weekend
b. remember much less of the material than if y

Rudolf   358   4 Replies

LeeGoldsmith

Konstantin is complaining to his friend, "I've got to make an A in Molecular Biology. If I don't ...

Konstantin is complaining to his friend, "I've got to make an A in Molecular Biology. If I don't ...

[html]Konstantin is complaining to his friend, "I've got to make an A in Molecular Biology. If I don't get a top grade I'll be a failure to myself and a disgrace to my parents!" According to Carl Rogers, what is Konstantin applying to himself?

▸ Con

Sejunmam   631   3 Replies

Turito65

Fernando is studying the structure and function of the brain focused on reading abilities. Fernando ...

Fernando is studying the structure and function of the brain focused on reading abilities. Fernando ...

Fernando is studying the structure and function of the brain focused on reading abilities. Fernando is using the __________ approach to psychology.

▸ psychodynamic

▸ biological

▸ humanistic

▸ sociocultural

jayyyz214   839   3 Replies

KellyNguy

Goddard recalls the day he got his first bike. It was bright red and had a great horn. Goddard has ...

Goddard recalls the day he got his first bike. It was bright red and had a great horn. Goddard has ...

Goddard recalls the day he got his first bike. It was bright red and had a great horn. Goddard has recalled a(n) __________.

▸ thought

▸ feeling

▸ memory

▸ emotion

queenmeg   651   3 Replies

ViniciusTavares

Tammy loves to make others laugh as a way of building bridges between people. This style of humor is ...

Tammy loves to make others laugh as a way of building bridges between people. This style of humor is ...

Tammy loves to make others laugh as a way of building bridges between people. This style of humor is known as __________ humor.

▸ self-enhancing

▸ aggressive

▸ self-defeating

▸ affiliative

Jeffwo   953   3 Replies

treaton.mitchel

Martin is committed to his relationships and he trusts his current boyfriend, Lewis. Martin was ...

Martin is committed to his relationships and he trusts his current boyfriend, Lewis. Martin was ...

[html]Martin is committed to his relationships and he trusts his current boyfriend, Lewis. Martin was upset when his prior relationship ended, but he maintained his composure and moved on in his life. It is likely that Martin has developed a(n) _____

gradocans   965   3 Replies

Myiaaaaaahhhh

As Moises took a picture, he adjusted the focus on his camera so the trees in the distance were very ...

As Moises took a picture, he adjusted the focus on his camera so the trees in the distance were very ...

As Moises took a picture, he adjusted the focus on his camera so the trees in the distance were very clear. He likened this process to the ___________ of the eye, which also brings things into focus.

▸ lens

▸ fovea

▸ retina

▸ cornea

Curtis Nolingal   336   3 Replies

econ2200

Explain why Allport had a negative attitude toward the use of lower animals, chi

Explain why Allport had a negative attitude toward the use of lower animals, chi

Explain why Allport had a negative attitude toward the use of lower animals, children, and neurotics as sources of information about personality.

12

lbow   4448   19 Replies

Cade Howard

Those who advocate abstinence-only sexuality education

Those who advocate abstinence-only sexuality education

Those who advocate abstinence-only sexuality education
   
A.) believe that preadolescents and adolescents are not capable of understanding sexuality.
   
B.) accept that premarital sex is inevitable but want to postpone it as long as

joshh   432   1 Reply

bolbol

Cross-cultural research examining the validity of the five-factor model of personality has found tha

Cross-cultural research examining the validity of the five-factor model of personality has found tha

Cross-cultural research examining the validity of the five-factor model of personality has found that these five factors show up in at least ____ different cultures, including some that have rarely been studied.

Pamela Ames   88   1 Reply

bio_man

While engaging in combat in the Gulf War, Sammy found that his hands went numb and he sometimes ...

While engaging in combat in the Gulf War, Sammy found that his hands went numb and he sometimes ...

[html]While engaging in combat in the Gulf War, Sammy found that his hands went numb and he sometimes couldn't move them. The doctors could not find a biological cause for Sammy's condition. Sammy likely has a(n) __________.

▸ conversion disorder

▸

anhtuan   153   3 Replies

stanka82

Chemical dependency

Chemical dependency

As an effort of harm reduction, the text favors
Question 8 options:

​mandatory minimum sentencing to enhance treatment possibilities.

​the seizing of assets used in crime.

​drug-free zones to protect children.

harmony frates   106   1 Reply

homework1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding ACT 251?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding ACT 251?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding ACT 251?
 
  a. Under Act 251, prescribing psychologists are to be regulated by the state medical board rather than the state psychology board.
  b. The term medical psychologist

dsvcbhdjnskl   248   2 Replies

Anonymous

We are most likely to change our negative attitudes toward a certain make of automobile if ________.

We are most likely to change our negative attitudes toward a certain make of automobile if ________.

We are most likely to change our negative attitudes toward a certain make of automobile if ________.
Group of answer choices

jill M   97   1 Reply

gbkendall

Each of the following is a promising strategy for reducing prejudice and discrimination except _____

Each of the following is a promising strategy for reducing prejudice and discrimination except _____

Each of the following is a promising strategy for reducing prejudice and discrimination except ________.

skylar miller   122   1 Reply

bio_man

It is generally better to present ________ when trying to change someone’s opinion.

It is generally better to present ________ when trying to change someone’s opinion.

It is generally better to present ________ when trying to change someone’s opinion.
a. only criticisms of the opposing viewpoint
b. only your side of an argument
c. both sides of an argument
d. only criticisms of your side of

gisaksen   1071   4 Replies

LeeGoldsmith

At this time in the United States, what percent of babies are born in a hospital

At this time in the United States, what percent of babies are born in a hospital

At this time in the United States, what percent of babies are born in a hospital?

Post Merge: 8 years ago

99%

mookiebaby922   516   1 Reply

bolbol

When considering how a message travels from it's inception to it's evaluation, select the correct ...

When considering how a message travels from it's inception to it's evaluation, select the correct ...

When considering how a message travels from it's inception to it's evaluation, select the correct order of the processes.
A) stimulation, sensation, perception, transduction
B) sensation, stimulation, transduction, perception

ForDie   201   2 Replies

Anonymous

León et al. (2005) tested the effect of counselor training in two different ethnic group in Guatemal

León et al. (2005) tested the effect of counselor training in two different ethnic group in Guatemal

León et al. (2005) tested the effect of counselor training in two different ethnic group in Guatemala. The researchers measured quality of care before and after the training for Mayan populations compared to Latino populations. This type of design in

Bisla   945   5 Replies

sulmaeater

A variation of aversion therapy used to treat sex offenders in the United States

A variation of aversion therapy used to treat sex offenders in the United States

A variation of aversion therapy used to treat sex offenders in the United States is ______.   
      a.    systematic desensitization            c.   aversive shock treatment
      b.   covert sensitization               d.   orgasmic reconditioning

killian   721   3 Replies

Anonymous

When Casey headed off to college, her father took a moment to remind her of a few facts: "Remember ...

When Casey headed off to college, her father took a moment to remind her of a few facts: "Remember ...

[html]When Casey headed off to college, her father took a moment to remind her of a few facts: "Remember that I'll always love you, no matter what. You'll make mistakes and you'll need some help along the way, but I'll always look out for you. I don'

shirleybb177   936   6 Replies

coachcatron

Terell feels ill every time he sees a Wendy's restaurant sign. Two weeks ago while on his lunch ...

Terell feels ill every time he sees a Wendy's restaurant sign. Two weeks ago while on his lunch ...

Terell feels ill every time he sees a Wendy's restaurant sign. Two weeks ago while on his lunch break, he went to Wendy's and ate a chicken sandwich. He was not aware that the chicken was spoiled. Name the conditioned response in this scena

derin-darbe   232   3 Replies

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