Which of the following personality characteristics is typical of those who engage in overeating in general, as well as binge eating?
a) perfectionism
b) obsessive-compulsive tendencies
c) high conscientiousness
d) impulsivity
ANS: D
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b. depolarization has occurred. c. an action potential has occurred. d. saltatory conduction has occurred.
Any agent that causes abnormal prenatal development is referred to as a(n)
a. teratogen. c. anoxia. b. stress. d. cytomegalovirus.
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