When comparing data across countries, the number of diagnosed cases of attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder is
A. highest in the United States
B. highest in all Western cultures
C. about the same across most countries
D. highest in Eastern cultures
A. highest in the United States
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Your textbook notes that the median age of marriage has increased by several years in the last four decades. Which of the following is a benefit of this delayed entry into marriage? a. Getting married later reduces the likelihood of marital infidelity occurring
b. Getting married later reduces the chance of a couple losing their home to foreclosure. c. Getting married later seems to reduce the likelihood of unwanted children. d. Getting married later seems to decrease the likelihood of divorce.
The ventromedial hypothalamus interprets the hormones PPY and CCK as:
A. dehydration signals B. signals to eat more carbohydrates C. hunger signals D. full signals
In selecting a psychotherapist, it is critical to select someone who:
a. you trust and feel comfortable interacting with b. has a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in psychology c. is the same sex and who has the same cultural background d. takes an eclectic approach in treating psychological disorders
The fact that plasticity applies to children's development implies that
a. most developmental traits are biologically determined. b. parents' influence on the developing child is minimal. c. children born in the same year are members of a cohort. d. predictions based on developmental principles can be imprecise.