Research on animals and language indicates that ________
a. dolphins are able to express an infinite number of novel utterances through whistles and other sounds.
b. bonobos seem to be able to produce original sentences through a variety of grunts and screeches.
c. no nonhuman species has its own language.
d. nonhuman animals don't have their own languages, but clearly demonstrate human-like abilities when taught to communicate.
Answer: c
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a. Portion sizes have increased, but consumers have responded by asking to take home the extra food instead of consuming it at the restaurant. b. People who select larger portions are less likely to exercise. c. When portions are presented on larger plates, people tend to select more food; however, portion size does not affect how much food people select to eat. d. When portion sizes are larger, people tend to select more food to eat, but they do not select more food when the portions are simply placed on a larger plate. e. When portion sizes are larger or are offered on larger plates, people tend to select more food.
Adam consistently experienced stress in social situations. He worried that everyone thought he was different and that no one liked him. Adam's therapist taught him to focus on each situation as unique, and instead of focusing on his surroundings and others, to focus on being aware of what he was feeling and to stop his negative thinking before it led him to become anxious. Adam learned which
technique for dealing with his stress? A) cognitive restructuring B) mindfulness meditation C) systematic desensitization D) self-actualization
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a. 20 pairs for a total of 40 chromosomes b. 21 pairs for a total of 42 chromosomes c. 22 pairs for a total of 44 chromosomes d. 23 pairs for a total of 46 chromosomes
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)