Bart was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and has since started taking Thorazine. He meets with his doctor, Dr. Aimes, at a follow-up visit to evaluate his progress on Thorazine. Dr. Aimes would most likely note that the Thorazine has been effective at reducing Bart’s ____
a. ?delusions
b. ?social withdrawal
c. ?anhedonia
d. ?avolition
ANSWER:
a
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a. humans are rational decision makers. b. personality development is smooth and continuous. c. psychologists need to rely on objective rather than subjective methods. d. early childhood experiences are critical in shaping a person's adult personality.
Sally stepped on a nail while she was demolishing an old shed. Imagine that we are able to trace all of the nervous system activity that occurs when she stepped on the nail. What would this image of the nervous system reveal?
a) The pain message reaches the brain and the spinal cord at the same time. b) The pain message results in a spinal reflex and it is also sent to the brain for further processing. c) The pain message is sent to the brain where it is processed by higher brain centers that eventually send a message to pull her foot back. d) The pain message speeds its way to the spinal cord where it is processed before it is sent to the cerebellum for additional processing.
How do environmental factors affect heritability estimates?
A. When environments are variable, heritability estimates are reduced. B. Heritability estimates measure genetic influences and are not affected by environmental factors. C. When environments are variable, heritability estimates can be exaggerated. D. Adoption studies and twin studies remove environmental effects from heritability estimates.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Equity norms are fairer than equality norms. b. Respect for authority is stressed more in individualistic cultures than collectivistic ones. c. Collectivistic groups encourage competition among its members so the group prospers. d. Individualistic groups are more tolerant of nonconformity than are collectivstic ones.