The principle of natural selection proposes that certain characteristics that ________ will become more prevalent in a species
a. are associated with multiple genetic mutations
b. inhibit reproductive behaviors
c. increase reproductive success
d. impair adaption to the local environment
e. reduce reproductive success
Answer: c. increase reproductive success
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According to the classical psychodynamic approach to treating psychological disorders,
a. women's lack of a penis leads to the development of self-confidence. b. women provide a moral compass for the family because they have a more mature sense of justice. c. the male is the norm for humans. d. women caretakers typically provide a positive influence on their children's psychological development.
SIDS rates are higher for
A) female infants. B) male infants. C) Caucasian infants. D) Hispanic infants.
Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. Carleen says her she has often had periods of extreme sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and 8 months
During those times she overeats, has trouble sleeping, feels exhausted all the time, and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however, Carleen says she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot done, feels as if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, doesn't sleep, but doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her "up" times are great and have never caused her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is a. major depressive disorder. b. dysthymia. c. bipolar I. d. bipolar II.
When asked how good he is at soccer, Edgar replies, “Well, I’m better than most of the other kids on my team, but I’m not as good as Willie and Phil.” Edgar is relying on ________ to formulate his answer
A) social comparisons B) comparing his own performance to that of an irrelevant peer group C) extreme, all-or-none ways of reasoning D) trait-based descriptions of others