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​Which branch of psychology is primarily concerned with thought processes (e.g., how memory works and what people notice)?

The nurse is alert to recognize post-operative complications of cataract surgery such as: a. hemorrhage and increased intraocular pressureb. hypertension and headachec. blurry vision and itching eyelidsd. headache and blurred vision

​Research indicates that people who believe that they are acting autonomously, based on intrinsic motivations, are ____ compared people who believe that their behavior is guided by external forces and extrinsic motivations.

​According to the textbook, children’s capacity to delay gratification is increased when ____.

A client was involved in an auto accident and suffered burns of the face and chest and is scheduled to undergo skin grafting. In order for the graft to “take”, which of the following must be present? a. pain sensation to the area.b. adequate blood supply to the graft site.c. intact eschar over underlying tissue.d. all of the above.

​An attribution is a(n) ____.

Research indicates that people are less vulnerable to persuasive messages when they are well-rested, in a good mood, and not distracted by other stimuli. That is, people are less prone to be persuaded when they have ____.​

​For most people, going to college requires sacrificing immediate comforts and pleasures for the sake of a better future life. That is, for most people, college is ____.

Research on repressing versus venting anger shows that ____.​

When sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport, chloride ions are