Before Each Basketball Game, Miguel Goes Through a Fixed Routine

question 498

Multiple Choice

Before each basketball game, Miguel goes through a fixed routine, which helps him to

• A)prevent satisficing.
• B)focus on the critical incidents in the upcoming game.
• C)maintain attentional overload.
• D)control his arousal level.

Identify different types of psychological research methods and their purposes.

Understand the rationale and ethical considerations behind using animals in psychological research.

Recognize the role of negative correlations in psychological research and its implications.

Appreciate the necessity of controlling variables in experimental research to derive valid conclusions.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through controlled exposure to the fear stimulus, paired with relaxation techniques.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment designed to help individuals confront their fears by gradual and repeated exposure to the feared object or context without any danger.

Cingulotomy

A neurosurgical procedure that targets the cingulate gyrus to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and other severe psychiatric conditions.

Social Skills Training

A form of behavior therapy used to improve interpersonal skills through role-playing, modelling, and other exercises.