Which of the following people would benefit most from having "thrifty" genes?
A. Hassan, who is doing a six-week hike on the Appalachian Trail
B. Raulena, who is training for the national gymnastics championship
C. Ronnie, who works through lunch every day without eating
D. Olivia, who is dieting to lose weight for her daughter's wedding
Answer: A
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A) that a person's intelligence is fixed and very difficult to change. B) that a person's intelligence is shaped by experience and effort. C) that there is only one type of intelligence. D) that there are multiple types of intelligences.
______ theories find the roots of personality in the ways people think about, act on, and respond to their environment
a. Psychodynamic c. Trait b. Humanistic d. Cognitive-social learning
What did the case of Thomas Beatie illustrate about the nature of sex and gender?
A. A female can become a man but still give birth to children. B. Biological sex must be consistent with gender identity. C. Transgender men can impregnate women. D. Cisgender and transgender are interchangeable terms.
Barbara pulls hair from her eyebrows and the back of her head, usually when bored or talking on the phone. This disorder would be classified with which class of conditions?
a) Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. b) Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. c) Somatic symptom and related disorders. d) Anxiety disorders.