A number of researchers (such as Coren, 1996) have studied the effects of extended sleep deprivation in rats and dogs. The results show that prolonged sleep deprivation:
a. typically results in a significant weight gain, even though the animals eat less
b. can be fatal
c. increases immune system function and reduces the incidence of viral infections
d. has few, if any, negative effects
B
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Stepparents are more likely than biological parents to engage in all but which of the following?
a. physical abuse of children b. infanticide c. sexual abuse of children d. neglect of children
A researcher had participants read each of the sentences below and measured the time it took to read each sentence. Trial 1: The lamb ran past the cottage into the pasture. Trial 2: The dog ran past the house into the yard. The participants' response times were longer for ____________________ because of the ____________________ effect.
A. trial 2; word frequency B. trial 1; word frequency C. trial 2; word superiority D. trial 1; word superiority
Terrel, a freshman in high school, participates in all the sports on campus and would be described as relaxed, dominant, self-assured, and popular. This year, he has started "hanging out" with some of the older students and has even experimented with alcohol and marijuana. Terrel is most likely
a. experiencing depression. b. late in forming his identity. c. an early maturing boy. d. all of these.
Children with hearing impairments often experience significant handicaps in a variety of areas of
a. cognitive development. c. fine motor development. b. physical development. d. neurological development.