Regarding handedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Prenatal hand preferences persist for at least ten years after birth.
b. Handedness appears to be influenced by a single gene on the Y chromosome.
c. Forcing a left-handed child to use the right hand may create speech or reading problems.
d. Two left-handed parents are more likely to have a left-handed child than two right-handed parents are.
B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An explanation is rational if it is based on ____
a. widely held beliefs b. logical deductions c. evidence of the senses d. respect for the source of the explanation
Regarding the typical fees charged by different psychological professionals, which of the following is NOT a correct fee as listed in your textbook?
a. Psychiatrists average about $160 to $200 per hour. b. Psychologists average about $100 per hour. c. Counselors and social workers average about $50 per hour. d. Group therapy with a counselor averages about $40 per hour.
Recent evidence has shown that the benefits to IQ of breastfeeding are
a. related to the strong bonding of the mother and infant. b. related to a specific gene. c. related to the beneficial nutrients of the mother's milk. d. not related in any way.