Mild forms of intellectual disability are typically due to
a. rare genetic mutations.
b. psychological and emotional factors.
c. genetic and environmental influences.
d. accidents during birth.
Answer: c. genetic and environmental influences.
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b. Certain types of brain damage impair one ability while sparing others. c. Many nonhuman animal species show good problem-solving skills, if properly tested. d. Monozygotic twins resemble each other in IQ scores more than dizygotic twins do.
According to the discussion of sexual scripts,
a. nontraditional couples are especially likely to use sexual scripts. b. the current North American sexual script says that men should take the lead in a sexual relationship. c. sexual scripts are descriptions of how biological factors limit sexual activity. d. sexual scripts are highly similar throughout the cultures of the world.
Which of the following is an accurate match between a division of the autonomic nervous system and a bodily function or state?
a. sympathetic; slows heart rate b. parasympathetic; induces sweaty palms c. sympathetic; dilates pupils d. parasympathetic; induces rapid breathing
Autism spectrum disorder encompasses both autism and what used to be called Asperger's syndrome
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false