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How does the Working Memory Model (WMM) explain the results of Landry and Bartling's (2011) study of articulatory suppression?

"Which of the following can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration? A. Stress response B. Exhaustion C. Resistance D. None of the above "

"Workplace violence is defined as threats, physical assaults, muggings, and: A. Bribery B. Bullying C. Making obscene jokes D. Teasing"

"What percent of the population has an intelligence quotient below 100? A. 75% B. 50% C. 35% D. 10%"

"The abbreviation UCS stands for _____. A) Unconditional statement. B) Uniform conditioned subject. C) Unconditioned sensation. D) Unconditioned stimulus."

"What is the exact difference between introspection and retrospection? What does the term 'self-introspection' mean? Can someone provide examples?"

"What did Solomon Asch's experiment on group conformity demonstrate? Because of group pressure, people are willing to say things they know are not true. Americans are highly individualistic and reluctant to conform to group pressure. Women are more susceptible to group pressure than men. Younger people are more susceptible to group pressure than older adults."

"Someone who is incapacitated is ________ Choose an option below: A. not able to accurately evaluate a situation. B. too full to continue drinking. C. not able to make informed, rational decisions. D. both A and C. E. all of the above."

"Which is an example of internalized racism? A. Practicing so that you can sing in the chorus B. Wishing you had lighter skin C. Trying out for your school's debate team D. All of the above"

"Which choice is an accurate definition of a hypothesis? a. an idea that proves a theory b. a means of explaining social phenomena c. a way of looking at the world d. a tentative explanation"

"Short-term memory is best described in which of the following ways? A. Memory of how to perform an activity, such as riding a bike B. Memory of facts and general knowledge C. Memory that can hold only a small amount of information D. Memory of specific events"

"Another term for power distance is ____. A. Deontology B. Teleology C. Individualism D. Orientation to authority E. Collectivism"

"Which of the following is a criticism of structuralism? A. Wilhelm Wundt falsified his results. B. Scientific instruments were not sensitive enough to measure precise reaction times. C. Structuralism was parsimonious. D. The process was highly subjective."

"Which of the following is the best example of negative reinforcement? A. A child getting spanked for bad behavior B. A kindergarten student being put in ""time-out"" C. A teenager not being allowed to go to her friend's party D. A mother taking an aspirin to eliminate her headache E. A father getting a speeding ticket"

In a cohesive essay, define both illusory correlation and pseudoscience in your own words. Provide an example of each. Then, explain the difference between illusory correlations and pseudoscience, demonstrating your understanding of both terms.

The main difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning is that in operant conditioning: a) Behavior is shaped through reinforcement or punishment b) Behavior is triggered by a neutral stimulus paired with a conditioned stimulus c) Learning occurs through observation of others d) Learning is involuntary

Which type of empathy is the ability to see the world from another person’s perspective?

Someone who is incapacitated is: A. not able to accurately evaluate a situation B. too full to continue drinking C. not able to make informed, rational decisions D. both A and C E. all of the above

What mental illness does Allison have in "The Breakfast Club"?

Explain the difference between proactive interference and retroactive interference (psychology).

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning? A. Giving a dog a treat after he sits on command. B. Teaching a dog to drool at the sound of a bell. C. Baby Albert fearing a white rat.

Which of the following is an example of reaction formation? A. An individual denies their anger, stating they feel neutral toward the person they dislike. B. A person openly admits their anger and confronts the individual directly. C. An individual engages in avoidance behaviors, steering clear of anyone who reminds them of their anger. D. A person who has repressed anger toward a colleague acts overly friendly and helpful toward them, beyond what is typical.

Which of the following is an example of vicarious punishment? A) Laurie wants to receive a smiley sticker and she knows from reading the rulebook that she will receive one if she behaves herself. B) Job wants to avoid being fired, so he follows the shop rules and does not smoke in the bathroom. C) Jeong observes Bronwyn getting spanked for spitting out her carrots. Because he saw his friend punished, he does not spit out his carrots. D) Belinda saw Mavis receive a hug for cleaning his room. She is careful to clean her room because she saw Mavis get a reward for doing it.

Which of the following is an example of a case study? A. Asking all general psychology students to complete a mood survey for extra credit B. Asking all of the general psychology students to write in a journal before they go to sleep C. Observing the study habits of students in the library versus those of students in the cafeteria D. Assigning half the psychology students to computerized instruction and half to the traditional classroom E. Conducting a series of interviews over a year with a student who has an anxiety disorder

With special emphasis on Freudian slips, explain faux pas.

Which of the following is an example of social facilitation? A. A lack of preparedness motivates a novice, nervous speaker to perform better. B. People work together via computer networks. C. An athlete runs faster when running with other athletes than when running alone. D. A team achieves more together than they would have individually. E. People work less hard in teams than they would individually.

Dr. Jones is conducting research to determine if IQ changes with age. The research design includes three groups of participants: Group 1 consists of 10-year-olds. Group 2 consists of 15-year-olds. Group 3 consists of 25-year-olds. Dr. Jones gives an IQ test to all three groups to determine the average IQ of each group. What is the design of the research?

The character John Burke sits in a chair all day because he: A. Wants Miss Lottie to do all of the work B. Has a mental disability C. Is ill and tired D. Is lazy

What is the main idea of the levels of processing theory?

Which is the ideal stage of moral development?

Which of the following best defines negative reinforcement? A. The taking away of an unpleasant stimulus to increase certain behavior or response. B. The adding of a pleasant stimulus to increase a certain behavior or response. C. The adding of an unpleasant stimulus to decrease a certain behavior or response. D. The taking away of a pleasant stimulus to decrease a certain behavior.

Which motivators are examples of extrinsic motivation? Select three options. A. Receiving good grades B. Paying discount prices C. Having a fear of spiders D. Falling in love E. Getting a reward

Classical and operant conditioning are forms of ________ learning.

What is an example of an absolute threshold in psychology?

How can poor physical health affect your social health?

Which of the following is an example of a dissociative fugue? A. A woman seems to have three distinct identities, each with its own characteristics. B. A man is able to discuss current events but cannot remember his past. C. A man wakes up to find himself paralyzed from the waist down, yet there is no medical cause. D. A woman suddenly disappears and wakes up three days later in a different city, unaware of how she got there.

"Insist on yourself; never imitate." – Ralph Waldo Emerson Which of the following phrases best defines conformity? A. Doing what’s expected B. Going against traditions C. Thinking for yourself D. Making your own decisions

What is the main idea of drive theory? A. Failure to achieve homeostasis results in poor cognition and deficits in memory and learning. B. Deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that then push us to behave. C. Achieving homeostasis requires increasing the metabolic rate. D. Deviations from commonly accepted drives result in an inability to satisfy physiological needs.

Can mute, voiceless people laugh or cry?

Which of the following statements are true regarding implicit bias? (Select all that apply) Implicit bias can impact our decisions and actions without our awareness. Implicit bias is typically more apparent in situations of mental fatigue, physical fatigue, high stress, and time pressure. Implicit bias is solely formed through classical conditioning. Implicit bias is also known as unconscious bias. Implicit bias is always negative and harmful. Implicit bias can create barriers and separation between coworkers.