Research Suggests That If You Are Half-Asleep on the Sofa

question 62

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that if you are half-asleep on the sofa watching an infomercial, such that you are processing the contents of the infomercial solely via the automatic system, then your automatic system is likely to take in the ____.

• A)images of the infomercial, but none of the claims
• B)claims of the infomercial, but not evaluate them
• C)claims of the infomercial as "true"
• D)claims of the infomercial as "false"

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Definitions:

Psychological Control

A disciplinary technique that involves threatening to withdraw love and support, using a child’s feelings of guilt and gratitude to the parents.

Sense of Belonging

The feeling or perception of being an accepted and integral part of a group, community, or environment.

Discipline Strategy

Approaches and methods used by parents, teachers, and caregivers to teach children about rules, expectations, and appropriate behavior.

Time-Out

A disciplinary technique in which a person is separated from other people and activities for a specified time.