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Homosexual men have larger penises than do heterosexual men.

On Jul 25, 2024


False
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Jessica's son is 6 years old and wets the bed at night.Which therapy(ies) would be best to treat his problem?

A) cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies
B) behavioral conditioning therapies
C) psychodynamic therapy
D) client-centered therapy

On Jul 19, 2024


B
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The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by

A) resistance.
B) exhaustion.
C) an alarm reaction.
D) low blood pressure.

On Jun 28, 2024


A
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Kurt Lewin was concerned with the effectiveness of interventions for solving social problems.To accomplish effective interventions,he said an action research plan should

A) include a large sample of participants
B) be developed by three or more researchers
C) be comprehensive from the outset
D) be flexible and revised constantly

On Jun 19, 2024


D
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What do we best call the field that combines the interests of social and biological psychology?

A) Neuroscience
B) Physiological psychology
C) Social neuroscience
D) Social cognition

On Jun 17, 2024


C
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Gary is quite the homebody. He prefers a quiet Friday night on the couch-unlike his roommate, Larry, who likes to be out all hours of the night (and morning) at parties in the city. Based on this distinction between the two roommates, Gary is__________, and Larry is_____ .

A) low in neuroticism; high in neuroticism
B) high in extraversion; low in extraversion
C) low in extraversion; high in extraversion
D) high in neuroticism; low in neuroticism

On May 19, 2024


C
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Briefly describe the James-Lange theory of emotion.

On May 18, 2024


The James-Lange theory of emotion is a psychological hypothesis that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events. This theory was independently developed by psychologist William James and physiologist Carl Lange in the late 19th century.

According to the James-Lange theory, an external stimulus leads to a physiological response. Your emotional reaction is dependent on how you interpret those physical reactions. For example, if you encounter a growling dog, your pulse may quicken, and you might begin to sweat. According to the James-Lange theory, you interpret these physiological changes as fear.

The sequence of events according to the James-Lange theory is as follows:
1. You perceive an event (e.g., seeing a snake).
2. Your body reacts physiologically (e.g., your heart rate increases, you start to tremble).
3. You experience these physiological changes as a particular emotion (e.g., fear).

This theory suggests that different physiological states correspond to different experiences of emotion. Therefore, without the physiological response, there would be no emotion.

Critics of the James-Lange theory argue that physiological responses are too similar for different emotions and that people can experience emotion without accompanying physiological changes. Subsequent theories of emotion, such as the Cannon-Bard theory and the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory, have been proposed to address some of these criticisms. Nonetheless, the James-Lange theory was one of the first to emphasize the connection between physical states and emotions and has had a lasting impact on the field of psychology.
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__________ is the tendency to block the free expression of impulses and primitive ideas-a reflection of the defense mechanism of repression.

A) Resistance
B) Free association
C) Catharsis
D) Transference

On May 17, 2024


A