What is a reason why you are more likely to develop a phobia of spiders than a phobia of cars?
a. You are more likely to suffer a severe injury from a spider than a car.
b. You are more likely to survive an injury from a spider than a car.
c. You have many safe experiences with cars
d. The danger from spiders is more predictable and more controllable.
c
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What does the evidence indicate about the math abilities of men and women? a. Men tend to be better at math for genetic reasons
b. Men tend to be better at math because of brain anatomy. c. Men tend to be better at math because of testosterone. d. When opportunities are equal, women do as well as men at math.
What is the relationship between cognitive functioning and stress?
a. Stressors are not influenced by cognitive function, but do influence it. b. Cognitive factors like perceived control can moderate the impact of stressors. c. Higher cognitive functioning may serve as a vulnerability for developing PTSD. d. Optimism tends to have a negative effect on cognitive function during stress.
Which of the following best describes the male sterilization procedure?
a. It is more common in the U.S. than female sterilization b. It costs about twice as much as female sterilization. c. It involves lower rates of complications than female sterilization. d. It is performed as an inpatient treatment whereas female sterilization is done as an outpatient procedure.
The ability of an amputee to develop the skills needed to control a prosthetic limb is an example of which characteristic of the human brain?
a. Integration b. Redundancy c. Sophistication d. Adaptability