In Powers' system, principles tend to correspond to
a. genes.
b. neurons.
c. traits.
d. personality types.
C
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Joanna, a budding undergraduate researcher, is interested in studying whether people see bright lights after they die. Why is this a poor research idea?
a. Everyone already knows that people see bright lights after they die.
b. It is too big of an idea for an undergraduate to tackle.
c. This project is not testable.
d. None of the above.
If you want to learn information, the best time to make it meaningful is __________
encoding. a. at least one hour after b. during c. just after d. at least one hour before e. There is no "best time" to make the information to be learned meaningful.
Sandra's physician scheduled her for amniocentesis. What is likely to happen when she undergoes the procedure?
a) Some fetal cells will be removed to determine if her fetus has any genetic defects. b) Some cells from her bones will be removed in order to test for diseases related to aging. c) Her arteries will be scanned for deposits of cholesterol that would put her at risk for heart disease. d) A sophisticated brain scan will provide physicians with a picture of her brain cells to help determine if she is at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Which of the following statements is supported by research on secular trends?
A) The larger size of today's children is mostly due to a faster rate of physical development. B) Age of first menstruation increased steadily from 1900 to 1970. C) Secular trends are primarily observed in wealthy, industrialized nations. D) Secular trends are larger for low-income children, who have poorer diets.