Children are considered to be ____ if their BMI exceeds 18 and ____ if their BMI exceeds 21
a. overweight; obese
b. obese; overweight
c. underweight; emaciated
d. emaciated; underweight
Answer: A
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A. attachment B. identification C. orientation D. preference
Beth has been hiking in the desert all day and, as a result, is dying for a glass of water. The increase in the reinforcing value of water due to hiking in the desert is referred to as:
a. satiation b. deprivation c. conditioning d. reinforcement
In 1979, public opinion turned against the use of the insanity defense when it was used successfully to justify such behaviors as a. child abuse
b. stealing cars. c. writing bad checks. d. vandalism.
Regarding the child-rearing practices of different cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Baumrind's conclusions regarding parenting styles are most valid for European-American families. b. Cultural differences are especially apparent with respect to the meaning attached to a child's behavior. c. Many of the things we do in North America, such as forcing young children to sleep alone, would be considered odd or wrong in other cultures. d. European-American families are group oriented and emphasize loyalty and interdependence among family members.