Despite its very scientific sounding name, _______, or the practice of reading the shape of a person's skull, is actually a very good example of a pseudoscience. There is no valid evidence to support any of its conclusions
a) phrenology
b) graphology
c) teratology
d) homeopathy
ANS: A
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a. Sex b. Sexual orientation c. Gender d. Gender constancy
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A. The unwanted behavior increases. B. The unwanted behavior decreases. C. The desired behavior decreases. D. The desired behavior increases.
According to Paul Baltes, what is a co-construction of biological, cultural, and individual factors working together?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. depression c. bipolar disorder d. antisocial personality disorder