Dr. Sven Gali researches the role of self-esteem in peoples' lives. Dr. Gali is interested in how self-esteem relates to the terror management theory, which is based on the notion that humans are the only creatures capable of
A. thinking about the future and their own mortality.
B. using language to communicate with others.
C. manipulating thoughts in a logical manner.
D. building physical structures for safety.
Answer: A
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A. anorexia B. anhedonia syndrome C. aphasia D. alexithymia syndrome
In its most basic form, the __________ the levels of interest of the independent variable
a. experimental group does not receive b. control group does not receive c. both the experimental and the control group do not receive d. both the experimental and the control group receive
The rapid growth of the cerebral hemispheres and the increased speed of neural functions due to myelinization occur during the
a. first trimester. c. third trimester. b. second trimester. d. embryonic period.
Why is it incorrect to think of specific genes existing for personality traits or attitudes such as religiosity, political preference, or divorce-proneness?
A. Our understanding of the human genetic code is mostly a matter of guesswork; scientists are far from determining genetic contributions to behavioral factors. B. It is not incorrect to think this way; several genes have been identified that directly lead to clear behavioral and attitudinal outcomes. C. Environmental factors have been shown to have a much greater impact on behavior than do genetic factors; studying genes is primarily a nod toward appeasing biologists. D. Genes code for proteins rather than specific behaviors or attitudes; at best, genetic influences on traits are indirect.