Which theory posits that people are motivated to reduce discomfort from cognitive dissonance? A Self-perception theory B Attribution theory C Cognitive dissonance theory. D Reinforcement : theory

Question 12 (1 point) Rest days should only be done;when absolutely necessary since athletes lose fitn on rest days. True C False

In the context of psychology, which of the following illustrates aggression? Hanna convinces a customer to purchase an expensive outfit. Daniel collides with a car parked on the street because it is dark. Habid surgically removes a patient's leg because it has become infected. Maria hits Ethan because he refuses to lend her money.

Multiple Choice 0.5 points You are running late to work. As you start your car, the empty gas light flashes indicating you need to fill up your car's tank However, you don't have any cash with you and don't have time to stop at the bank as you are already running late to work. The empty gas tank and lack of cash are all examples of __ that prevent you from getting to work on time. aids mental sets goal states obstacles

Levels of Processing: 24. Explaining why deep (semantic processing produces better recall than structural or phonemic process. Making Material Personally Meaningful 25. Why does relating information to your own life significantly increase retention?

Why do strong emotions trigger the formation of strong memories and weak emotional experiences form weak memories? 1) Weak emotional memories involve effortless processing and strong emotional memories involve effortful processing. A 2) Strong emotional experiences can trigger the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that strengthen memory. 3) Strong emotional memories are transferred from short-term memory to long- term memory more quickly than weak emotional memories. 4) Strong emotional experiences stimulate the cerebellum and thyroid, the centers of emotional memory.

3. Which of the following terms best describes the process of thinking about and understanding how you learn? metacognitive learning ) cognitive theory of learning learning strategy learning

Multipie Choice 1 point What is the primary disadvantage of case studies? inability to control the behavior of interest reliance on rigid experimental control use of self-report date to draw conclusions inability togeneralize conclusions to the population of interest

Your son buys a used car that has a standard five-speed stick shift. Although you have only driven cars with automatic transmissions in the last several years, you are able to shift the gears in your son's car with relative ease. This ability to still use the clutch and shift gears on your son's car illustrates __ memory. procedural episodic semantic declarative

Which of the following is a stage of change? All of the answers in this set are correct Contemplation Action Preparation

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.children between the ages of 8 and 18 spend how much time per day with media and technology screens? 2.5 4.5 7.5 10.5