A person who takes the position called _____________ proposes explaining complex phenomena in terms of simpler elementary components, e.g., explaining thought by discussing neuron functions.
a. holism
b. reductionism
c. phenomenalism
d. determinism
Answer: b. reductionism
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a. is located inside the vagina. b. is a part of the labia majora. c. has numerous nerve endings. d. is a structure with no identifiable function.
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a. deprivation c. incentive building b. incentive training d. animal cruelty
On which of the following do most people score near the middle of the score range with very few having extremely high or low scores?
a. normal or bell-shaped curve b. skewed deviation curve c. U-shaped curve d. scatter plot
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A) caloric weight index (CWI) B) body mass index (BMI) C) weight to height ratio (WHR) D) body weight ratio (BWR)