Psychology

Christoph is viewing a stationary, horizontal line in his field of vision. What cells in his brain ...

Christoph is viewing a stationary, horizontal line in his field of vision. What cells in his brain ...

Christoph is viewing a stationary, horizontal line in his field of vision. What cells in his brain will be processing this information?

▸ Complex cells

▸ Hypercomplex cells

▸ Simple cells

▸ Opponent process cells

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rachmccoll

Each of the following is a basic principle of the APA’s code of ethics except ________.

Each of the following is a basic principle of the APA’s code of ethics except ________.

Each of the following is a basic principle of the APA’s code of ethics except ________.
a. risks, possible adverse effects, and limitations on confidentiality must be spelled out in advance
b. participants must be informed of the nature o

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Quoth

Jesse's cat has been conditioned that the electric can opener signals the arrival of food, and the ...

Jesse's cat has been conditioned that the electric can opener signals the arrival of food, and the ...

[html]Jesse's cat has been conditioned that the electric can opener signals the arrival of food, and the cat will run to the kitchen every time it hears the can opener. But Jesse then participates in a project at school where he must open 50 cans of

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dreamnluv

Petar and Nikolas love the house that they just toured. It is a short sale for $180,000, which is a ...

Petar and Nikolas love the house that they just toured. It is a short sale for $180,000, which is a ...

Petar and Nikolas love the house that they just toured. It is a short sale for $180,000, which is a great price. They are very excited and want to put in an offer. After they begin the paperwork, their realtor tells them that the price does not inclu

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sleeper

Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:a.speed up metabolism when tasty food is easil

Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:a.speed up metabolism when tasty food is easil

Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:
   a.   speed up metabolism when tasty food is easily available in order to prevent excessive weight gain.
   b.   store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival when food is sc

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Nelly

Frida is sitting on a park bench when she hears a police car turn on its siren. Although she cannot

Frida is sitting on a park bench when she hears a police car turn on its siren. Although she cannot

Frida is sitting on a park bench when she hears a police car turn on its siren. Although she cannot see the police car, she is certain that it is nearby. What cue did her brain most likely use to come to this conclusion? 
a.   the slight ene

SpiderX   1707   7 Replies

Nelly

Vlad has fallen down and scraped his knee. He knows that in his culture, crying in public is not ...

Vlad has fallen down and scraped his knee. He knows that in his culture, crying in public is not ...

[html]Vlad has fallen down and scraped his knee. He knows that in his culture, crying in public is not accepted, so he gets back up and tries to run off without thinking about it. The dimension of pain that is affecting Vlad's behavior is the _______

Gman01234   609   3 Replies

123asas

Psychodynamic theory is most closely associated with ________.

Psychodynamic theory is most closely associated with ________.

Psychodynamic theory is most closely associated with ________.
a. James
b. Rogers
c. Freud
d. Perls

onkeld   274   3 Replies

Quoth

Psychology questions?

Psychology questions?

Everyone told Zach the first exam for Dr. Desmond would be tough, but he chose to ignore their advice and didn't study as much as he should have. In this case, it was unfortunate that he was not persuaded by ______ social influence.
a. norm

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Anonymous

Psychology?

Psychology?

Based on Milgram's studies of obedience, it can be concluded that


a. the tendency to obey the commands of authority figures is strong.


b. most people do not readily disobey commands made by authority figures.

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Anonymous

Psychology question

Psychology question

In Milgram's obedience experiment, one factor that influenced how far the "teacher" shocked the "learner" involved the physical distance between the two. How the obedience rate would change when the teacher could not see or h

Anonymous   151   1 Reply

Anonymous

Psychology question

Psychology question

In replications of Milgram's (1974) study, one of the factors that influenced obedience was the proximity of the "experimenter" to the "teacher". When the experimenter gave instructions by phone, participant obedience

Anonymous   121   1 Reply

Anonymous

Psychology question

Psychology question

Christina is mad at Anna, her close friend at work. When they are assigned to work together on a presentation, she treats Anna the same way she always has and doesn't let her know anything is wrong. But whenever Christina talks to their boss, sh

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mjiang26

Alexander, age 30, lost consciousness during a car accident. His doctor said that he suffers from ...

Alexander, age 30, lost consciousness during a car accident. His doctor said that he suffers from ...

Alexander, age 30, lost consciousness during a car accident. His doctor said that he suffers from retrograde amnesia. Alexander has a memory loss for events that occurred
a. shortly before his accident.
Correct: The process of consolidation

DougMcCartney   509   5 Replies

radmehr

Are surgeons psychologically evaluated?

Are surgeons psychologically evaluated?

I have read among other professions surgical doctor is a popular choice for sociopaths. Was wondering if surgeons get regular psych evaluation?

CarbonRobot   212   6 Replies

bio_man

If Greta is having an essay exam, she studies one way. If she is having a multiple-choice exam, she ...

If Greta is having an essay exam, she studies one way. If she is having a multiple-choice exam, she ...

If Greta is having an essay exam, she studies one way. If she is having a multiple-choice exam, she studies a different way. Greta's actions best support the ____ model of memory.
 
  a. transfer-appropriate processing
  b. informatio

yaskween2003   991   5 Replies

Total Tribune

The receptor sites of receiving neurons will receive only one kind of neurotransmitter.

The receptor sites of receiving neurons will receive only one kind of neurotransmitter.

The receptor sites of receiving neurons will receive only one kind of neurotransmitter.
a. True
Incorrect: Incorrect
b. False
Correct: Correct

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radmehr

A “split brain” patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is ...

A “split brain” patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is ...

A “split brain” patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot, the patient can ________.
a. pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand, but cannot identi

gisaksen   207   3 Replies

Prastow

Cognition is a synonym for __________.

Cognition is a synonym for __________.

Cognition is a synonym for __________.   
a. perception 
b. learning 
c. thinking 
d. intelligence

totrio   671   4 Replies

string

The drug ________ would be expected to inhibit aggression.

The drug ________ would be expected to inhibit aggression.

The drug ________ would be expected to inhibit aggression.
a. haloperidol
b. cocaine
c. methysergide
d. fluoxetine (Prozac)
e. amphetamine

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bolbol

Damage to the amygdala can impair recognition of ________ but not ________.

Damage to the amygdala can impair recognition of ________ but not ________.

Damage to the amygdala can impair recognition of ________ but not ________.
a. body posture; tone of voice
b. word meaning; the ability to speak a word
c. object identity; object movement
d. facial emotion expression; recognition

colleen   585   1 Reply

bolbol

The amygdala is involved in ________, but not in ________.

The amygdala is involved in ________, but not in ________.

The amygdala is involved in  ________, but not in ________.
a. facial expression of emotions; recognition of emotion communicated via tone of voice
b. recognizing tone of voice; emotion cues using body posture to communicate emotion

colleen   619   1 Reply

bolbol

The process of ________ is involved in the regulation of the fluid that bathes

The process of ________ is involved in the regulation of the fluid that bathes

The process of  ________ is involved in the regulation of the fluid that bathes our cells.
a. allostasis 
b. homeostasis
c. hemostasis
d. negative feedback
e. hypovolemia

colleen   834   1 Reply

bolbol

The term ________ refers to an aqueous solution whose solute concentration is le

The term ________ refers to an aqueous solution whose solute concentration is le

The term ________ refers to an aqueous solution whose solute concentration is less than that of the intracellular fluid.
a. hypertonic
b. isotonic
c. volumetric
d. cytoplasmic
e. hypotonic

colleen   716   1 Reply

bolbol

A drug that blocks the ________ would be expected to lower blood pressure.

A drug that blocks the ________ would be expected to lower blood pressure.

A drug that blocks the ________ would be expected to lower blood pressure.
a. synthesis of serotonin
b. formation of angiotensin II from angiotensin I
c. degradation of angiotensin II
d. osmometric system
e. secretion of ghr

colleen   777   1 Reply

bolbol

Which phase of the family life cycle does the stressors associated with financial decline of 30 - ...

Which phase of the family life cycle does the stressors associated with financial decline of 30 - ...

A: The beginning phase

      
B: The child rearing phase

      
C: The middle age phase

      
D: The aging phase

chaor   497   1 Reply

bolbol

Hidalgo has a lot of aggressive energy, and sometimes he has troubling thoughts about violently ...

Hidalgo has a lot of aggressive energy, and sometimes he has troubling thoughts about violently ...

[html]Hidalgo has a lot of aggressive energy, and sometimes he has troubling thoughts about violently hurting people. He finds that when he plays in his death-metal band, Rancid Elephant Corpse, his urges recede, and the audience praises his music. F

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Jessicawest9568

Dustin has just completed building a series of waist-high planters for the local assisted-living ...

Dustin has just completed building a series of waist-high planters for the local assisted-living ...

[html]Dustin has just completed building a series of waist-high planters for the local assisted-living home so that the residents can engage in gardening that doesn't compromise their balance. The residents are visibly delighted and the management pr

wheels123   293   3 Replies

Anonymous

In the majority of cases, the relationship between parents and children markedly deteriorates during ...

In the majority of cases, the relationship between parents and children markedly deteriorates during ...

In the majority of cases, the relationship between parents and children markedly deteriorates during adolescence.
a. True
b. False

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Anonymous

What is an important assumption in the field of neuropsychology?

What is an important assumption in the field of neuropsychology?

What is an important assumption in the field of neuropsychology?
 
  a. Different psychological processes are controlled by the same few brain regions.
  b. Behavior is motivated primarily by biological sources.
  c. Complicated

stu.nehagupta   293   3 Replies

Marctheshark

Personal digital assistants (e.g., smart phones) are now often used in ______ as

Personal digital assistants (e.g., smart phones) are now often used in ______ as

Personal digital assistants (e.g., smart phones) are now often used in ______ assessment.   
      a.    self-monitoring                  c.      intellectual   
      b.    neuropsychological               d.      objective personality   

killian   648   4 Replies

Anonymous

Nine-year old Sofia was excited about having a new baby brother. However, she wa

Nine-year old Sofia was excited about having a new baby brother. However, she wa

Nine-year old Sofia was excited about having a new baby brother. However, she was not excited about the fact that he now gets all the attention. She finds that she no longer wants to attend to him when he cries or needs something. Her parents have al

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cloveb

At the end of the semester in her World History class, Margarete is taking a final exam measuring ...

At the end of the semester in her World History class, Margarete is taking a final exam measuring ...

[html]At the end of the semester in her World History class, Margarete is taking a final exam measuring her knowledge of the class content. This is an example of __________.

▸ an achievement test

▸ an aptitude test

▸ a predictive test

▸ a valid t

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Anonymous

Electrodes are implanted into the brain of a monkey. If the monkey is behaving aggressively, stimula

Electrodes are implanted into the brain of a monkey. If the monkey is behaving aggressively, stimula

Electrodes are implanted into the brain of a monkey. If the monkey is behaving aggressively, stimulation of the electrodes causes the monkey to stop. In which of the following areas is the electrode most likely implanted?

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bio_man

The ________ model incorporates a variety of factors in understanding and treati

The ________ model incorporates a variety of factors in understanding and treati

The ________ model incorporates a variety of factors in understanding and treating disorders, including psychological, social, and physiological variables.
A: the Cognitive-behavioral
B: BioPsychological
C: Medical

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bolbol

Bart repeats the word and its definition over and over in his head. He is trying to get the word and ...

Bart repeats the word and its definition over and over in his head. He is trying to get the word and ...

Bart repeats the word and its definition over and over in his head. He is trying to get the word and its definition into his __________.

▸ executive thinking

▸ memory

▸ cognition

▸ brain

robbie   931   3 Replies

Anonymous

Modern psychoanalysts focus on helping depressed patients ______. a.turn thei

Modern psychoanalysts focus on helping depressed patients ______. a.turn thei

Modern psychoanalysts focus on helping depressed patients ______.
      a.   turn their anger outward and express it verbally         
      b.   focus on present as well as past conflicted relationships   
      c.   expand their awareness of their authentic f

killian   898   2 Replies

Anonymous

Mock Debate - Free Will vs Determinism

Mock Debate - Free Will vs Determinism

Before we have our real debate, we were given this mock debate between Free Will and Determinism. Me and one of my classmates got paired up.  I was given Determinism as my side to defend and argue about. Please help me how to make an introductio

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Thomas Kistner

Summary - Ethics

Summary - Ethics

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1747016116650720
Based on the link above, write a maximum of 1000 words essay on ethical issues and reflection on internet-mediated research. Additionally, the student should also refer to ethics codes an

RioNii   189   3 Replies

bio_man

Debate Topics

Debate Topics

Guys what controversial topics can be used for a debate that is not one sided and has arguments for both sides? Your answer will be much appreciated guys

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RioNii