Regarding sex as a biological motive, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Sex is homeostatic and necessary for individual survival.
b. In most animals, castration will abolish the sex drive.
c. In lower mammals, the sex drive of the male is primarily aroused by the behavior and scent of a receptive female.
d. In lower mammals, the normal female is interested in mating only when their fertility cycles are in the stage of estrus, or "heat.".
A
You might also like to view...
In the United States, at age 65, the largest group consists of
a. married men living with their wives. b. married women living with their husbands. c. unmarried men living alone. d. unmarried women living alone.
A compulsion is:
a. a recurring irrational thought which you cannot put out of your mind. b. a behavior that you cannot control. c. an inability to express your emotions. d. all of the above
Which of these is evidence that some people respond more negatively to stress
than do others? (a) the general adaptation syndrome (b) the fact that stress can have negative effects on the heart (c) the fact that stress can have negative effects on the immune system (d) the fact that our bodies are extremely well adapted for dealing with occasional stress (e) none of the above
When responding to a peer's distress, children __________ rarely express concern and frequently display fear, anger, or engage in physical attacks
A) of permissive parents B) of divorced parents C) who have been physically abused D) of authoritative parents