From an evolutionary perspective, what would a psychologist say about the current obesity problem across the world?

a) Excess fat protects the body from cold.
b) Eating more calories protected our ancestors against inevitable famines.
c) Toxins in our environment have disrupted the body's natural weight control centers.
d) The high percentage of sweets in our diet overrides our biological tendency to remain slim to maintain speed.


B

Psychology

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Which of the following conclusions about expressed emotion (EE) is most accurate?

a. EE is a significant cause of schizophrenia. b. EE is a poor predictor of relapse in schizophrenic patients. c. EE is a better predictor of outcome for mood and eating disorders than it is for schizophrenia. d. EE is a significant cause of both schizophrenia and mood disorders.

Psychology

Natalie believes that development proceeds gradually, or the result of __________ change, whereas Mika believes development is stage-like, or the result of __________ change

a. gradual; qualitative c. continuous; discontinuous b. quantitative; qualitative d. discontinuous; continuous

Psychology

Chi-square tests involving cells with very small expected frequencies may be acceptable, but such studies may still be unwise because of the study's decreased __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology

Drugs that deplete brain levels of histamine ______

A) inhibit slow wave sleep. B) decrease waking. C) induce symptoms of narcolepsy. D) suppress REM sleep. E) enhance rapid eye movements.

Psychology