Presho Is a First-Year Psychology Student at Carleton University

question 24

Multiple Choice

Presho is a first-year psychology student at Carleton University. She moved to Ottawa from Calgary and has not yet made many friends in her classes. She decides to attend a games night meet-and-greet organized by the Psychology Society of Carleton University (PSCU) to connect with other Carleton psychology undergraduates. It just so happens that members of the Psychology Graduate Student Association (PGSA) , are also attending. Presho decides to chat with as many students as possible to figure out what they like and dislike about their programs so far.
-Keltie is the president of the PGSA.She mentions to Presho that she is almost finished with her Ph.D.and is currently writing up the results of her final project,which explored the effects of child eyewitness testimony on jury decision-making.Keltie is studying __________ psychology.

• A) sociocultural
• B) evolutionary
• C) forensic
• D) cognitive

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Definitions:

Thermotherapy

The application of heat to the body to treat a disorder or injury.

Muscle Spasms

Sudden, involuntary contractions of a muscle or group of muscles, often causing pain or discomfort.

Anesthetic Effect

The result of anesthesia, which is a state of temporary induced loss of sensation or awareness.

Gait

The manner or pattern of walking or moving on foot, often analyzed in medical contexts to assess and diagnose conditions affecting mobility.