Vince has a sinus infection, resulting in nasal congestion. He notices that his favorite pizza, from his favorite restaurant, tastes different. In fact, the pizza does not have much flavor at all. The cause is most likely that __________.

A. nasal congestion blocks the olfactory receptor sites
B. flavor relies on your ability to smell
C. flavor requires the ability of saliva to penetrate the mucous in the nasal cavity
D. nasal congestion thickens the saliva, resulting in an inability to transport chemical stimuli


Answer: B

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Gender-typing is the process by which males and females come to display behavior patterns consistent with stereotypical masculine and feminine gender roles

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. completing a comprehensive literature review on some topic. b. reading several "classic" works in the field and discussing them with their advisor. c. assembling a portfolio of their best clinical work. d. none of the above; all doctoral degree candidates must take a qualifying exam

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Most children are likely to include themselves as a member of a ________; but peers tend to assign other children to a ________

a. crowd; clique c. clique; cohesive unit b. dyad; crowd d. clique; crowd

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