In 1978, nearly 30% of children aged 5 to 10 years had dangerously elevated levels of lead in their blood, which can cause brain damage. What was the rate in 2001?
A. 1%
B. 11%
C. 21%
D. 31%
Answer: A
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A. reticular formation B. corpus callosum C. myelin D. cerebellum
A person who suffers from a paraphilia would be described as having a(n)
a. imaginary illness. b. free-floating generalized anxiety. c. deviation in sexual behavior. d. severe personality disorder.
The tendency to look for evidence in support of a belief and to ignore evidence that would disprove a belief is called the ________
a. representativeness heuristic b. idealized cognitive model c. confirmation bias d. availability heuristic
When Casey headed off to college, her father took a moment to remind her of a few facts: "Remember that I'll always love you, no matter what. You'll make mistakes and you'll need some help along the way, but I'll always look out for you. I don't care which major you pursue-education, social work, English literature-I'll still care about you and value you for who you are." What is Casey's father expressing toward her?
A. unconditional positive regard B. acknowledgement of her self-esteem C. a blueprint for an ideal self D. avoidance motivation