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  1. The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that:

    Answer: We feel emotion because of our bodily reactions

    James-Lange holds that we experience emotion after perceiving our physiological responses.

  2. Which type of memory holds information for about 20-30 seconds without rehearsal?

    Answer: Short-term memory

    Short-term memory retains information briefly, roughly 20-30 seconds without rehearsal.

  3. Standardization of a psychological test means that the test:

    Answer: Has uniform procedures and comparison norms

    Standardization involves uniform administration and established norms for comparison.

  4. Which of these is a monocular cue for depth perception?

    Answer: Linear perspective

    Linear perspective is a depth cue available to a single eye.

  5. A person experiencing learned helplessness after repeated uncontrollable failures will most likely:

    Answer: Stop attempting to escape even when escape is possible

    Learned helplessness leads individuals to give up even when control becomes possible.

  6. In operant conditioning, removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior is called:

    Answer: Negative reinforcement

    Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by taking away an aversive stimulus.

  7. The DSM-5 is primarily used by psychologists to:

    Answer: Classify and diagnose psychological disorders

    The DSM-5 provides standardized criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.