William Pollack, author of Real Boys, argues that the "boy code" tells boys that they should
A. express all of their emotions in moderation.
B. express anger but not positive emotions like love.
C. express positive emotions but suppress anger and anxiety.
D. show little, if any emotion, as they are growing up.
Answer: D
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A feminist psychologist who emphasizes the differences perspective on gender is likely to
a. emphasize constructionist explanations. b. point out the importance of stereotypes in shaping gender-related behavior. c. point out that social forces are responsible for the current gender differences. d. emphasize the importance of positive personality attributes that are typically associated with women, rather than men.
Which statement about bipolar disorders is accurate? a. There is stronger evidence of genetic influence for depressive disorders than for bipolar disorders
b. The age of onset is typically earlier for depressive disorders than for bipolar disorders. c. There are circadian rhythm abnormalities present in both depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. d. Individuals with depressive disorders are more likely than those with bipolar disorders to attempt suicide.
Using the A-B-C method of discrete trial training, a therapist holds up a bottle for a child with little to no spoken language to see. The therapist says, "Say bottle." If the child says "bottle" she is rewarded by being given the bottle to drink from. Which part of this example represents the A in the A-B-C method?
a) holding up the bottle b) the therapist saying, "Say bottle" c) the child saying "bottle" d) the bottle being given to the child
A national survey of lesbian and gay adolescents revealed which type of behavior?
A) being called names or threatened at school B) being pushed or shoved C) being physically assaulted at school D) all of the above