Research finds that the __________ gene is involved in initiation of the fight-or-flight response, and that women may use a different genetic mechanism in coping with stress.

A. SRY
B. PPY
C. LGN
D. VMH


Answer: A

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One problem of lie detector tests described in the textbook is that:

A. lying means different things to different people B. high error rates have been observed with lie detection in laboratory settings C. neutral questions in the control question technique actually are biased D. a pattern of physiological responses that are unique to lying has never been found

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James Huberty, who killed 21 people at a fast-food restaurant in San Ysidro, California, felt persecuted and cheated by life. Shortly before he went to the fast-food restaurant, he announced to his wife that he was "going hunting humans.". Huberty had been hearing hallucinated voices for some time. Huberty would most likely be diagnosed with which disorder?

a. paranoid schizophrenia b. disorganized schizophrenia c. paranoid psychosis d. dissociative disorder

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One serious shortcoming of conventional animal models of anxiety is that they

A) may be models of benzodiazepine-sensitive anxiety rather than anxiety disorders in general. B) they work only in primates. C) model only phobic disorders. D) model only generalized anxiety. E) are not sensitive to anxiolytic effects.

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One type of emotional regulation strategy used by toddlers is to ___________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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