Disorders that consist of serious impairments in a child's reciprocal social interaction and communication and include stereotypical behaviors, interests, and activities are called
A) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
B) autism spectrum disorder.
C) disruptive behavior disorders.
D) conduct disorders.
B
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Which of the following can best be described as an example of observational learning?
a. Deborah, who gives her four-year-old son a hug every time he puts his toys away. b. Samantha, who has wandered through the downtown area a number of times without having a particular goal in mind. When she is asked to take a friend to a particular restaurant in that neighborhood, she almost immediately picks the shortest route. c. Dr. Caruthers , who has been working on a particularly thorny problem in microbiology for a number of months. She then suddenly realizes the solution to her problem, seemingly without effort. d. Jason, who has a flat tire while driving on a country road. He remembers having seen his dad change a flat tire before, so he doesn't hesitate to attempt the task himself. He is successful in the attempt and is soon on his way again. e. Patrick, who is planning to spend the day at the beach. He packs sunscreen and applies it to himself everytwo hours while he is at the beach because he doesn't want to get a sunburn.
In countries with higher levels of education in the general population, older adults are more likely to
a. live with family. b. live alone. c. live in retirement housing. d. die before reaching very old age.
Which of the following is true of the placenta?
A) It is connected to the mother by blood vessels in the uterine wall. B) Its primary purpose is to produce androgens. C) It is also referred to as the amniotic sac. D) It allows the maternal and fetal bloodstreams to mix inside the womb.
PCP inhibits the neurotransmitter ____, which is involved in the perception of pain, responses to the environment, and memory
a. ?dopamine b. ?serotonin c. ?acetylcholine d. ?glutamate