Many animals release chemicals that cause highly specific reactions when detected by other members of the species. The chemicals are called:

a. hormones
b. steroids
c. protochemicals
d. pheromones


D

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Which statement is true of the meta-analytic findings of research therapy with children? a. Changes achieved by children receiving treatment are the same as those for children not receiving treatment. b. Treatment effects are smaller for problems that are specifically targeted than they are for nonspecific areas of functioning. c. Treatments have been shown to be more effective for

internalizing that for externalizing disorders. d. Treatments have been shown to be effective for children with a wide range of problems.

Psychology

The existence of transitional probabilities adds a(n) ________ quality to learning and using language.

A. cultural B. anticipatory C. reductive D. intellectual

Psychology

Which feeling of belonging did the research team demonstrate in the Robert Taylor Housing Projects study?

A. sense of identity B. meaningful information C. safety D. social support

Psychology

Which of the following is not representative of someone with dissociative identity disorder? The person

A. has a tendency to show cynical hostility. B. may have escaped the trauma of abuse by making "new personalities." C. may have experienced an event he or she would like to forget. D. is skilled at self-hypnosis.

Psychology