One advantage of being homeothermic is that it ____
a. reduces the fuel requirements of the body
b. prevents excessive reliance on a single sensory system
c. enables the individual to stay active when the environment is cool
d. decreases the need for shivering and sweating
c
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After considering the research about gender comparisons in motivation, which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. Gender differences are relatively large in achievement motivation. b. Men and women give similar explanations for their success on a task. c. Men and women are similar in their levels of self-confidence. d. Gender differences in motivation explain a large portion of the gender differences in the workplace.CHAPTER 6Gender Comparisons in Social and Personality Characteristics
Regarding clinical psychologists, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Clinical psychologists are graduates of medical school. b. In the majority of states in the U.S., clinical psychologists may prescribe medications. c. Clinical psychologists have passed a licensing exam. d. Clinical psychologists are specifically trained in psychoanalysis. e. Clinical psychologists mostly treat people with severe psychological disorders.
Howard Gardner developed his theory of multiple intelligences through the use of:
a. case study research b. controlled experiments c. naturalistic observation d. correlational studies
For her doctoral thesis, Alex is doing research on factors that make it less likely people will get an annual flu shot, and the types of programs that will increase the likelihood people will get their shots. Alex is most likely studying:
a. abnormal psychology b. health psychology c. counseling psychology d. biopsychology