Through the study of psychology, students begin to understand that human behavior is shaped by _______.
a. the interactions among biology, environment, and experiences
b. one’s biology only
c. one’s environment only
d. one’s instincts
a. the interactions among biology, environment, and experiences
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According to your text, up to __________ percent of rape victims develop depression or posttraumatic stress disorder.
A. 20 B. 25 C. 35 D. 40
Which of the following statements is correct about the distinction between the words sex and gender?
a. Gender refers to biologically based categories, which are either male or female. b. Sex refers only to sexual activity, and therefore the term sex chromosomes is not an appropriate phrase. c. Gender refers to social categories and psychological characteristics. d. The terms sex and gender are so distinctive that they are rarely confused with each other in the professional literature.
Ornella, an expectant mother, has been advised by her doctor to refrain from taking all drugs, including over-the-counter drugs. The doctor made this suggestion because
a. many popular over-the-counter drugs are known teratogens. b. little is known about over-the-counter drugs, so it is best to be cautious and refrain from taking them during pregnancy. c. many over-the-counter drugs are produced under poor quality-control conditions and may be contaminated with potential teratogens. d. research suggests that over-the-counter drugs greatly increase the chances of miscarriage.
Brad is in an electronics store with his parents when he wanders off for a few minutes. The DVD display is especially inviting. He could grab one and put it beneath his coat. As he considers this possibility, he decides his parents would punish him
What stage of moral development does Brad's decision represent? a) preoperational b) preconventional c) autonomous moral principles d) conventional role conformity