Which of the following statements about the factors related to depression is true?

A) Heredity plays only a minor role in depression.
B) Genes can induce depression by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
C) Biological changes associated with puberty explain why girls are more prone to depression than boys.
D) Late-maturing girls are especially prone to depression.


B

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Hannah is playing with her 7-month-old niece, Ellie. She rolls a toy truck toward her and Ellie tries to roll it back. One time the truck rolls behind a chair and is out of sight. Ellie seems to forget about the truck and about the game they had both enjoyed playing. This is because Ellie has not achieved:

a. conservation c. object permanence b. sensorimotor memory d. egocentrism

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_____ removes the effects of an aversive stimulus, whereas _____ removes the possibility of an aversive stimulus from occurring in the first place

a. Partial reinforcement; punishment b. Positive reinforcement; positive punishment c. Negative reinforcement; negative punishment d. Escape learning; avoidance learning

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Define evidence-based practice.

What will be an ideal response?

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Assume you have very close friends who are trying to get pregnant

To improve their odds you advise them that they should have intercourse when she is closer to ovulation and tell them that women generally ovulate ____ days into their menstrual cycles. 3 7 14 21

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