The human population doubled from 1 to 2 billion between 1800 and 1930 . What led to this increase in population?
a. government-controlled farming
b. globalization and shared resources
c. medical advances that eliminated many diseases
d. people had more children
C. The elimination or sharp reduction of diseases like smallpox, typhus, and cholera helped the population growth rate skyrocket.
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a. an impairment or problem that is unstable across time and situation b. the presence of another mental disorder or a general medical condition c. limited functioning that may be restricted to a specific episode of physical illness d. enduring patterns that are inflexible and pervasive across situations
Which of the following is known about the causes of dissociative identity disorder?
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Suppose that the baby is withheld from the mother's cuddling for the first three days. Even when given to the mother's care on the fourth day, the neonate has missed
a. the chance to learn to enjoy breastfeeding. b. the most sensitive period for maternal bonding. c. the risk of injury by any teratogens. d. the opportunity to learn reflexes.
Which of the following is a priority of the crime control method of policing?
A. Community service B. Social justice C. Efficiency D. Coercion