According to the text, chromosomes are composed of complex molecules known as _____
a. nucleotides
b. genes
c. DNA
d. RNA
C. DNA is a long strand of cell material that stores and transfers genetic information.
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Dissatisfaction with the system of public mental hospitals led to the
a. development of psychotherapy techniques in the 1900s. b. "rebirth" of mental institutions in the 1960s. c. community mental health movement of the 1960s. d. managed care movement of the 1990s.
After the accidental death of the family dog, Max, Brenda is concerned that her 8-year-old son Daniel is demonstrating symptoms of depression. In weighing the options for treatment, Brenda should understand __________.
A. antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Wellbutrin show no negative effects on children B. the scientific literature is clear about the correct dosage of antidepressants for age and size C. critics suggest no one knows the long-term consequences of antidepressant use on the developing brain D. antidepressants are more effective than talk therapy
We rely on simple learning processes such as habituation to help:
a. form new behaviors from experience b. notice the new and unusual c. conserve our limited resources d. form connections between events
Dr. Winsock often designs flowcharts to map the precise steps that her research participants use to solve problems and complete tasks, much like the plans devised by programmers to get computers to perform a series of "mental operations." Dr
Winsock probably subscribes to which of the following theories of development? A) psychoanalytic perspective B) information-processing approach C) social-cognitive approach D) ecological systems theory