Which best exemplifies a sociocultural impact on intelligence?
a. Learning how to drive by practicing driving
b. Americans who fear those from the Middle East following the 9/11 attacks
c. An increase in synaptic connections that results in a higher test score
d. Learning to cook by reading a cookbook
b
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b. Memory gradually deteriorates after people stop using marijuana. c. Marijuana users have lower scores on a memory test than nonusers do. d. Heavy marijuana users show more memory problems than lighter users do.
Aggression that is learned and then maintained through reinforcement is called:
a. inter-male aggression b. territorial defense c. instrumental aggression d. irritable aggression
Viagra and other erectile dysfunction medications usually act by enhancing the activity of a. substance P
b. oxytocin. c. nitric oxide (NO). d. CCK.
Who is LEAST likely to be stressed by the demands of his/her job?
a) Phil, who works an assembly line job which requires standing and tolerance for noise b) Bert, who is the garbage collector in his home town c) Mandy, who is an aspiring singer and actress d) Dan, who runs his own successful business which allows him good hours, contact with interesting people, and a reasonable income