The autonomic nervous system involves neurons that control ____
a. the sensory systems
b. skeletal muscles
c. internal organs
d. ?the cortex of the brain
ANSWER:
c
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a. Men and women differ in their willingness to talk about their depressive symptoms. b. Mental health professionals are more prone to diagnose depression in women than in men. c. This gender difference is an artifact that occurs only in samples of patients that seek treatment. d. This gender difference exists, but it cannot be explained by methodological or sampling differences.
While outside enjoying the sunshine, Claudia happily gives directions to a lost tourist. Claudia's willingness to help a stranger is most likely due to
a. being in a good mood. b. reciprocity norms. c. pluralistic ignorance. d. negative state relief.
Extreme shyness is often associated with depression, loneliness, fearfulness, inhibition, and low self-esteem and may be diagnosed as a(n) __________ disorder
a. conversion b. social anxiety c. somatoform d. obsessive-compulsive personality
As a very curious child, Andrea is constantly asking her parents numerous questions about everything she experiences. Based on these question and answer exchanges, Andrea is constantly learning new things about the world around her. This is an example of
a. the sociocultural influence on development. b. the role of resilience in development. c. the importance of nurture in development. d. the importance of nature in development.