Which of the following statements about the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) is FALSE?
a. It is sensitive to changes in the amount of light striking the retina. b. It stimulates the pineal gland to release melatonin.
c. It is located in the hypothalamus.
d. It signals the amygdala to initiate sleep.
e. It is involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
d
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Which of the following examples about intrinsic motivation is correct?
a. You are working hard on a task because you know it will lead to a high grade. b. You are working hard on a task because you think it is interesting. c. You keep working on a task, even when you think it is boring. d. You decide not to work hard on a competition with a cash prize, because you know that other people need the money more than you do.
The _______________ perspective of psychology focuses on the environmental rewards and punishers that maintain or discourage specific behaviors
a. cognitive b. learning c. sociocultural d. psychodynamic