Regarding sensory capabilities of the neonate, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Although their senses are less acute, neonates are very responsive.
b. Neonates can smell, taste, and respond to pain and touch.
c. From birth, neonates will turn in the direction of sounds.
d. Neonates are unable to follow a moving object with their eyes.


D

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A. Local police officers going to Julian's home to formally arrest him B. Continued monitoring of Julian's behavior by his family C. Encouraging Julian to agree to a civil commitment D. Requiring Julian to attend a weekly anger management program

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The idea that genotypes are not the only things that control traits reflects the fact that a. dizygotic twins are virtually genetically identical while fraternal twins are not

b. each genotype can produce a variety of phenotypes, depending on the environment in which a person lives. c. recessive genes are more commonly expressed than dominant genes, especially in cases of polygenic inheritance. d. the environment has little impact on behavior, as has been demonstrated in the results of the nature-nurture question.

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In the dictionary, Mark finds the definition of the word "liberal" includes the words "broad-minded," "moderate," and "tolerant.". This definition represents this concept's __________ meaning

a. denotative b. connotative c. prototypical d. disjunctive

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After two years of research, what did a task force the American Psychological Association appointed conclude about integrity tests?

a. Research proved integrity tests published for organizational use were neither valid nor reliable. b. Employers who periodically administered integrity test to employees were liable to be sued. c. integrity tests were valid, reliable, and valuable tools for identifying potential thieves. d. Publishers have little evidence that integrity tests actually predict honesty.

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