Behavioral geneticists tend toward ____ because they believe that at least some thought processes or behavior patterns are strongly influenced by heredity.

a. empiricism
b. nativism
c. dualism
d. sensationalism


b. nativism

Psychology

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Moving from reflexive imitation to purposeful imitation requires

a. improvements in cognitive abilities. b. just the passing of time. c. significant effort on the part of the child over an extended period of time. d. the emergence of genetic programming.

Psychology

Regarding alcohol use among college students, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Two out of three college students drink alcohol at least once a month. b. One out of five college students in the U.S. engage in binge drinking. c. Those who begin drinking early and who binge drink are at higher risk for later alcoholism than those who do not. d. Students who are more strongly committed to academic achievement are less likely to engage in binge drinking. e. Beer drinking and drinking games are a serious concern for college officials because they place students at risk of coma or death from alcohol overdose.

Psychology

P(10 1- 2) 15) = .95, means that there is a 95% chance that the samples were drawn from populations that have means between 10 and 15

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Hal is a resident at a psychiatric facility. He often remains motionless in an odd posture for hours and sometimes days at time. There are also occasional periods when he exhibits agitated outbursts. From which type of schizophrenia is Hal probably suffering?

a. paranoid b. hebephrenic c. catatonic d. disorganized

Psychology