Which of the following theories is concerned with the allocation of mental effort to various activities?

A psychologist is interested in studying the desensitization effects of media violence. He asks for and receives written permission to have seven- and eight-year-old children take part in his research

What are these children likely to experience as participants in this research? a) They will watch media violence while physiological indicators of arousal are measured. b) After watching violent scenes, they will be asked to recall details of what they observed. c) They will be asked to look at a series of cards that are ambiguous in that they may or may not illustrate violence and will give their free associations to the cards. d) While they watch televised violence, the researcher will look for any observable signs that they might have become anxious or fearful as a result of being exposed to such scenes.

Heinrich's panic attacks have become so severe that he has finally sought treatment. He sees a psychiatrist who writes Heinrich a prescription that should offer him some immediate relief. Which of the following drugs is Heinrich most likely to have been prescribed?

A. SSRIs B. Tricyclics C. Monamine oxidase inhibitors D. Benzodiazepines