Psychology is formally defined as:
What will be an ideal response?
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
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Kathleen and Alphonse are expecting their first child, and are having a pleasant conversation about the sex of the baby. Kathleen says, "Well, as long as all of the chromosomes are X, we'll be having a girl!" How can Alphonse best respond?
a. "That isn't exactly right, since it is an XY chromosomal pattern that produces a female baby." b. "Actually, it is only one pair of chromosomes that determines the sex of the baby, but as long as they are both X, you will have a girl.". c. "It is not the chromosomes, but the genes that make up the chromosomes that determine whether we'll have a son or a daughter.". d. "We still have six months to go before the sex of the baby will be determined by the 15th and 16th pairs of chromosomes.".
Concerns with intelligence tests include all of the following EXCEPT
a. they may be culturally biased. b. they may encourage self-fulfilling prophecies. c. they may be overemphasized. d. there is a lack of access to them. e. they can lead to lower expectations.
Which item is double-barreled?
a. Do you prefer the Democratic or Republican candidate? b. How do you feel about the earlier start times and longer hours at the high school? c. Are you male or female? d. Please explain your preference.
Which of the following has been associated with increases in burnout?
A. lack of rewards B. lack of control over job demands C. lack of clear job expectations D. all of the above