Libby's physician refers her to a medical
center in order to have the biochemical activity in her brain analyzed. She is given an injection of a radioactive glucose-like substance and then is told to lie down with her head in a scanner. The technique being used is ________.
a) positron emission tomography
b) functional magnetic resonance imaging
c) microelectrode recording
d) an electroencephalogram
ANS: a
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Angie perceives inequity because when she compares her input/outcome ratio to that of Sally's, the ratios are not equal. Angie frequently volunteers to work many more hours than Sally, but she receives smaller bonuses compared to what Sally receives. According to equity theory, one way Angie can reduce her perceived inequity is to:
A) increase the value she places on outcomes such as bonuses. B) increase her commitment to achieve a $1,000 bonus. C) stop volunteering to work extra hours. D) devote more time to conducting a self-evaluation.
Which statement describes an example of the what-is-beautiful-is-good stereotype? a. Athletes who have greater physical skills tend to earn higher salaries when they make it to the professionallevel of their sport
b. Physicians have been found to spend less time with patients who they feel are not serious about taking care oftheir own physical health. c. Students who take classes from professors who they report to be physically unattractive often assume that thecourse will be a worthy educational experience. d. In animated movies for children, the hero is usually very attractive while the villain is often very ugly.