In many Western countries, __________
A) rates of miscarriage and birth defects are higher for girls
B) rates of learning disabilities and behavior disorders are higher for girls
C) there has been a dramatic increase in sex-selective abortions
D) the proportion of male births has declined in recent decades
Answer: D
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a. The psychologist can perform the experiment b. The psychologist can perform the experiment if it is conducted under the supervision of another psychologist who has previous experience with humans c. The psychologist can perform the experiment if the experiment does not cause psychological harm to the participants d. The psychologist cannot perform the experiment
1. "An exaggerated form of" and "a natural extension of the basic skill of walking" are definitions for
A. hopping B. skipping C. running D. jumping E. galloping
Professor Xidis claims females tolerate infidelity by their spouses more than males do because males have to make sure they're not committing their resources to raising another male's offspring. Professor Xidis is probably taking the __________ approach to psychology.
A. behavioral B. evolutionary C. humanistic D. psychodynamic
Marina and Paolo's preterm baby boy was born weighing only 5 pounds
To stabilize their baby's heart rate, breathing, body temperature, and sleep-wake cycles, Marina and Paolo have been placing the baby on their chests, skin-to-skin, for 2 to 3 hours a day. This well-known, scientifically proven method for stimulating neonatal functioning is called _________________. a. massage care b. contact comfort c. koala care d. kangaroo care