The text refers to research in which brain scans and hormone measurements were taken from 4- to 6-year-old children after they were exposed to a fire alarm. Which of the following was one of the conclusions drawn from this research?
Traumatic events are more likely to be recalled if a child remains calm
during the event.
Some levels of stress hormones improve memory.
Memories are more likely to be elicited when the child is interviewed by a
stern adult.
Brain scans showed less limbic system development in children who were
stressed by the fire alarm.
Some levels of stress hormones improve memory.
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Bob is preparing for a class presentation in his senior honors course. He feels a bit nervous because this is a major presentation and the chairperson has been invited. Which of the following appraisals might reduce his feelings of stress?
a) "This presentation is too much for me, I give up." b) "If I make a fool of myself, I guess I won't go to graduate school." c) "I did a fine job in my previous presentations; so I can do well again." d) "I'm not up to the challenge because my previous presentations were a piece of cake."
Psychologists use techniques based on ______
a. inductive reasoning b. objective introspection c. deductive reasoning d. the scientific method