Limen refers to __________?
A. a threshold B. perceptual defense C. a sensation D. subliminal messages
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The incoming flow of information from our sensory systems is referred to as ____________?
A. sensation B. perception C. adaptation D. cognition
Comparative psychologists are primarily interested in:
A. stimulus-response connections B. animal behavior C. the comparison of functional and behavioral psychology D. the comparison of different types of psychotherapy
When someone does something for you, you should do something for that person, This is known as the:
A. Reciprocity norm B. Foot-in-the-door technique C. Compliance motive D. Door-in-the-face technique
When infants are placed in the middle of a visual cliff, they usually ______________?
A. remain still B. move to the shallow side of the apparatus C. move to the deep side of the apparatus D. approach their mothers when called, whether that requires moving to the shallow or deep side.
Which area in psychology would be most likely to study the phenomenon of “peer influence”?
A. social B. comparative C. psychological D. school
The movement of a person from one social position to another of a different rank is called:
A. Social change B. Vertical mobility C. Status group D. None of these
What is an EEG records?
A. the number of neurons in the brain B. electrical impulses from the brain C. Chemical activity in the cranial nerves D. direct electrical stimulation and activation of the brain
Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value:
A. ending friendships B. nonconformity C. cultural traditions D. norms
One way to reverse prejudice as shown in the Robber’s Cave experiment is to:
A. Foster shared goals B. Educate the groups C. Encourage competition D. Maintain inter-group contact