In "broken heart syndrome," ______
a. sudden surges in cholesterol rapidly clog previously healthy arteries leading to sudden
death
b. the person's brain unconsciously "wills" the heart and lungs to stop working
c. stress hormones "stun" the heart, preventing it from pumping normally
d. people's blood pressure skyrockets, causing sudden, massive, and usually fatal strokes
C
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The research on visual imagery and interference shows that
a. people have trouble seeing a blue arrow when they are imagining a tree. b. people have trouble seeing a blue arrow while they are imagining the sound of a musical instrument. c. the studies support the propositional-code perspective of mental imagery. d. a mental image does not typically interfere with seeing a physical image.
Which of the following statements is true of reinforcers?
a. A primary reinforcer may be ineffective if the person is not in a deprived state. b. A secondary reinforcer is less effective than a primary reinforcer in controlling behavior. c. Money is a powerful primary reinforcer. d. Comfortable air temperature would be an example of an effective secondary reinforcer.