Which of the Following Behaviors Is Most Likely an Example

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is most likely an example of contagious behavior?

• A) An orienting response
• B) Complex problem-solving
• C) Daydreaming
• D) Reciting poetry

Identify gender differences in emotional expression and empathy.

Understand the concept of homeostasis in relation to motivation.

Recognize the impact of hormones and neural centers on hunger and satiety.

Understand and apply the concept of hypothesis testing in different scenarios.

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Definitions:

Waking

The state of being awake, characterized by consciousness, awareness, and engagement with the environment.

Dissociation Theory

A psychological theory that explains a disconnection between a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of identity.

Ernest Hilgard

A psychologist known for his research on hypnosis, especially in the context of pain control and the theory of the "hidden observer."

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes to explore thoughts and feelings deeply.