The definition of abuse of women used in the textbook specifies that
a. the abuse can be physical, sexual, or psychological.
b. the woman must be married to the abuser.
c. the woman must have been beaten at least three times within the last six months.
d. the woman must acknowledge that she has been damaged, either physically or psychologically.
A
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The finding in Tucker-Drob & Harden's (2012) longitudinal twin study that child cognitive ability at age 2 predicted parental stimulation of the child at age 4, and that this relationship was largely a genetic one, based on analyses of twin data, provided evidence for __________.
A. a gene-environment interaction B. environments influencing gene expression C. a passive gene-environment correlation D. an evocative gene-environment correlation
A feminist psychologist who emphasizes the differences perspective on gender is likely to
a. emphasize constructionist explanations. b. point out the importance of stereotypes in shaping gender-related behavior. c. point out that social forces are responsible for the current gender differences. d. emphasize the importance of positive personality attributes that are typically associated with women, rather than men.
In studies in which researchers have attempted to teach apes to use a variety of sign languages:
a. some chimps have appeared to learn many words and combine words in appropriate ways b. it has been proven that chimps are incapable of acquiring and using nonverbal communication c. some chimps have achieved a level of language development that is equivalent to that of a 10-year-old child d. chimps have acquired several signs but have never been able to use them to communicate successfully
If we do well on a test, we say, "I got an A!" If we do poorly, we say, "She gave me an F." This best illustrates the
A. assumed-similarity bias. B. self-serving bias. C. fundamental attribution error. D. halo effect.