Introductory Psychology Students Facing a Midterm Exam One Week Later

question 103

Multiple Choice

Introductory psychology students facing a midterm exam one week later spent five minutes each day visualizing themselves reading their assigned chapters,going over their notes,and eliminating study distractions.This ________ simulation had a ________ effect on their exam scores.

• A) process;negative
• B) outcome;positive
• C) process;positive
• D) outcome;negative

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Definitions:

Increased B State

This term appears to be fabricated or too specific without a widely recognized definition in scientific literature, so I'll say NO.

Aversive A State

Likely refers to an aversive state, a condition or situation that an organism seeks to avoid due to it being unpleasant or painful.

Aversive B State

A theoretical state arising from a negative stimulus, driving an organism to action to avoid discomfort or unpleasant outcomes; not a widely used or recognized term in psychology, so context-specific definition might vary.

A State

A temporary condition or phase that an individual or system experiences, which can influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.