_________ is a process in which the intermediate value of some characteristic is more adaptive than is the value at either end of the distribution

a. Adaptive selection
b. Allele selection
c. Directional selection
d. Stabilizing selection


D

Psychology

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a. Brainwashing usually relies on the use of loud music or chanting. b. The target person has free will to reject the message. c. Indoctrinators have almost complete control over the target person's environment. d. Most "converted" victims of brainwashing remain permanently brainwashed.

Psychology

Following the arrival of cART, people at risk might increase the already high rate of unprotected sex. This phenomenon is known as ______.

A. risk-reward B. risk aversion C. risk compensation D. risk assessment

Psychology

Describe an experimental study of relevance to the area of abnormal psychology

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Research has shown that during adolescence, ________ is most strongly related to global self-esteem

a. physical appearance b. scholastic competence c. athletic competence d. social acceptance

Psychology