Today, the most common method of relieving pain during childbirth is the use of __________.

A. strong tranquilizers
B. general anesthesia
C. an epidural
D. aspirin


Answer: C

Psychology

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An adolescent dancer maintains a strict diet as she competes to earn a role in an upcoming performance. Unfortunately, the part goes to someone else. The dancer goes home, forgets her diet, and overeats. This demonstrates

a. the influence of stress on eating behavior. b. the strict influence of brain regulatory mechanisms on eating behavior. c. the influence of diet on metabolism. d. that people have a natural tendency to develop adipose tissue.

Psychology

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery is

A) a good choice because repeated cesareans are associated with an increased risk of uterine rupture. B) associated with slightly increased rates of rupture of the uterus and infant death. C) only recommended in high-risk pregnancies. D) less common with the invention of fetal monitoring.

Psychology

During her childhood, Holly sees that her mother disapproves of same-sex marriages. Through watching her mother, Holly ends up adopting a similar viewpoint. This could be considered an example of what type of learning?

a. Observational learning b. Operant conditioning c. Classical conditioning d. Observational learning, operant learning, and classical learning

Psychology

Concerning child-rearing practices, Bandura supports

A) the extensive use of corporal punishment. B) unconditional love. C) both A and B D) neither A nor B

Psychology