According to ethologists, imprinting in birds illustrates:

A. homeostasis
B. an instinct
C. a fixed action pattern
D. a social need


Answer: C

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a. Knowing is based primarily on instruction from others. b. Logic is based on the creation of a system of interrelated rules that can be used for problem solving. c. Knowing is based primarily on direct experience by the individual within a family context. d. Logic is based largely on memories of past experiences.

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Which of these is NOT among the several hypotheses that have been offered to explain ethnic/social class differences in IQ?

a. The disease/general health hypothesis b. The cultural test bias hypothesis c. The environmental hypothesis d. The genetic hypothesis

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a. proactive interference c. accuracy b. retroactive interference d. retrieval cues

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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