Obesity is usually defined in terms of a body mass index above the _____ percentile
a. 60th
b. 70th
c. 80th
d. 95th
d
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Compared to humanistic and psychodynamic approaches to psychotherapy, behavior therapy
A. emphasizes inferential, introspective methods of measuring change within the mind of the client. B. employs testable hypotheses and observable, measurable outcome measures. C. is effective with children but not adults. D. eschews the scientific method.
Which of the following statements regarding the "nature vs. nurture" controversy is TRUE?
A) Psychological studies of identical and fraternal twins indicate overwhelming support for the "nurture" position. B) It is now easy for psychologists to determine that "nature" plays a larger role in development than "nurture" does. C) The relative roles of biology and environment in human development have been debated for years. D) Scientists have emphasized the importance of biology since the development of DNA testing in the late 20th century.
During the prenatal stage, the fertilized egg is called a(n):
a. ovum. b. embryo. c. fetus. d. zygote.
What stage might terminally ill patients be in if they refuse to write a last will and testament because they believe that in doing so, they are admitting they will die?
a. bargaining b. anger c. depression d. denial