Researcher Konrad Lorenz explored the concept of _____ by
establishing himself as the first moving thing a clutch of newly hatched goslings saw. The result, as he predicted, was that the young animals followed him around religiously, clearly demonstrating their belief that he was their mother.
A) imprinting B) sensory primacy
C) neonatality D) the higher species-lower species schism
A
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Which of the following would be a legitimate summary of the role of genes in causing abnormal behavior?
a. Single genes have been found for many mental disorders. b. Scientists have found the gene or genes responsible for only a few, rare forms of mental disorder. c. Scientists have not yet been able to locate any gene responsible for a mental disorder. d. The influence of genes is almost always greater than the influence of environment.
The formation of a strong bond of a newborn animal to the first moving object seen after birth is called
a. bonding. b. attachment. c. assimilation. d. accommodation. e. imprinting.
Which of the following is not a criticism of how the Bar handles complaints of ethical violations?
A. Very few sanctions result from investigations. B. The investigative bodies are secretive and informal. C. Lawyers can often easily pay a fine to have the charges dismissed without an investigation. D. Charges of incompetence are rarely investigated.
During childhood, boys and girls are equally likely to experience _____, but in adolescence this becomes much more common among girls than among boys
A) body satisfaction B) aggressive impulses C) depression D) sexual feelings