________ is the tendency to reduce responsiveness to stimuli that are presented repeatedly
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Habituation
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All of the following are ways that same-sex and other-sex couples become parents EXCEPT:
a. Pregnancy through surrogacy b. Foster parenting c. Unintended pregnancy d. Adoption
Jamie's IQ falls one-and-a-half standard deviations below the mean for children his age
What would Jamie's deviation IQ score be? a. 68 b. 76 c. 84 d. 92 e. 124
Riley believes that fingernail length is a strong predictor of intelligence, and that cutting one's nails will lead to decreased intellectual skill. He enlists twenty participants to let their fingernails grow for six months and he gives them IQ tests every eight weeks. His data most likely have ________ statistical reliability and ________ validity.
A. poor; poor B. good; good C. poor; good D. good; poor
Regarding stress management, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When you are "doing nothing," you are getting further behind and will be more stressed. b. Disorganization creates stress. c. Learning to let go of trivial but upsetting irritations decreases stress. d. It is important to set gradual, achievable goals for yourself.