The value of the Hawthorne studies resides in their discovery that human needs, attitudes, motives, and relationships were important to worker performance.

a. true
b. false


a. true

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Homophobia refers to __________.

A. active discrimination against gays and lesbians in such areas as housing and employment B. a desire for sexual experience with a member of the same sex C. the criminal victimization of gays and lesbians based on their sexual orientation D. negative attitudes and irrational fears about homosexuality

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Regarding the effects of early experiences, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Children who are abused may suffer lifelong emotional problems. b. Extra care can sometimes reverse the effects of a poor start in life. c. The time when children are more susceptible to particular types of environmental influences is called the zone of proximal development. d. Babies who do not hear normal speech during their first year may have impaired language abilities.

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What does the Brazelton Scale assess?

a. neonate reflexes and other behavior patterns b. physiological measures such as heart rate c. the color tone of the skin d. muscle tone

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Emily has noticed a few small skin bruises and some minor muscle cramps over the last few weeks. Her physician says that while her symptoms are real, they reflect no serious illness. Emily refuses to believe him

She is convinced they are the first indications of terminal cancer, and proceeds to visit one physician after another trying to find one who will agree with her. Emily's behavior is typical of ________. a. an affective disorder b. illness anxiety disorder c. a personality disorder d. a conversion disorder

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