On Monday,Manuel Interviewed for a Job That He Really Wants

question 40

Multiple Choice

On Monday,Manuel interviewed for a job that he really wants.The interviewer told Manuel that he would call on Friday to tell Manuel if he got the job.On late Friday afternoon,Manuel is in the shower,straining to hear the phone above the noise of the water.Whenever he hears a sound,he thinks it is the phone.Manuel is showing ________ ,a concept described in ________.

• A) response bias; opponent-process theory
• B) sensory adaptation; opponent-process theory
• C) response bias; signal detection theory
• D) sensory adaptation; signal detection theory

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Definitions:

Weak Current

A low intensity flow of electric charge, typically used in scientific experiments or medical therapies.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.

Memory

Cognitive function that allows storing, retaining, and recalling information from past experiences.