What type of study allows researchers to study whether certain behaviors or traits are more closely related to their genetics or their environment?
a. genetics
b. temperament
c. chromosomal
d. adoption
D. Adoption studies let researchers observe the behavior of parents and children who share no genetic material.
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If a cognitive system can be implemented by more than one kind of physical structure, then it is:
a. A non-functional system b. A parietal system c. Multiply realizable d. Non-realizable
Families headed by gay parents are similar to those headed by straight parents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which type of hearing problem can be reduced with hearing aids?
a) central deafness b) conduction deafness c) sensorineural deafness d) auditory pathway deafness
Elaine is researching how insults influence activity in certain parts of the brain. To do this, she uses fMRI to view the brain activity of patients who are presented with a variety of subtle and obvious insults spoken by both men and women
Which of the following best describes Elaine's field? a) Cognitive psychology b) Social neuroscience c) Evolutionary neuroscience d) Biological psychology