Evolutionary psychologists would MOST likely explain females' greater emphasis on potential mates' economic resources by suggesting that it
a. increases the likelihood of survival for their children.
b. supports their innate need for a large territory.
c. allows them to acquire a greater variety of time-saving appliances.
d. increases females' confidence about the maternity of their children.
A
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A. Recurrent inappropriate behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting in efforts to prevent weight gain B. Recurrent episodes of binge eating C. Excessive concern with one's self-image D. Refusal to maintain body weight at or above minimal normal weight for age and height
The student tells the teacher, "I don't think I can remember this material. I don't have much room left in my long-term memory." As a teacher, how would you respond in a helpful and constructive way?
A. "No, you have plenty of room in long-term memory. It's your attitude that is the problem." B. "That's a real possibility. Maybe we can work on mnemonics." C. "You have unlimited storage capacity in your long-term memory. Maybe the problem is getting the information in or getting the information back out." D. "Maybe, since you can only store a limited amount in long-term memory. I'll teach you how to do chunking."
Dr. Sanders was excited to observe the effects of leptin on her obese laboratory mice and began to explore ways that leptin could be used to help people lose weight. It is likely that Dr. Sanders will
A. be equally successful with humans as with mice, once the side effects of leptin are controlled. B. not be successful with humans, because humans do not make leptin. C. not be successful with humans, because obese humans are already producing high amounts of leptin and adding more would not help them lose weight. D. not be successful with humans, because obese humans do not have receptors for leptin.
Marisol, 11, and her younger brother need something to do on a rainy Saturday morning. It is most likely that
A) she will suggest an activity such as an art project and he will agree. B) he will suggest an activity such as a video game and she will agree. C) they will flip a coin to decide who chooses the activity. D) they will not agree and end up playing separately.