In studies at the University of Minnesota on twins reared apart, it was found that identical twins were similar in
a. their athletic or artistic talents.
b. facial and hand gestures and voice quality.
c. nervous tics, such as nail biting.
d. all of these.
D
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A. slightly higher IQ B. greater rate of diabetes C. slightly higher rate of obesity D. more efficient brain
Although the overall theory was later discredited, _____ was one of the first theories to propose that some human traits and abilities are localized in specific regions of the brain.
A) stimulus–response theory B) phrenology C) dualism D) nativism
In the formula for change, one step is to "think of a better way to accomplish the positive intention of your self-defeating behavior." What is another way of saying this?
a. After you identify the change you want to make in your behavior, you need to develop needed resources—information and support. b. After identifying what the problem behavior was trying to do for you, develop alternative behaviors that will work as well or better. c. In order to make the changes that you want to make in your behavior you have to develop the will power to overcome your objections. d. It's very important to have a good reason for wanting to make a change in behavior so that you're willing to make the effort.
Which of the following statements about skipped-generation families is true?
A) The number of grandparents rearing grandchildren has decreased over the past two decades. B) Nearly 4 to 5 percent of the U.S. child population live with grandparents but apart from parents. C) Caucasian-American caregiving grandparents are especially likely to be unemployed and to be caring for several grandchildren. D) Grandparents in skipped-generation families report less fulfillment in the grandparent role than typical grandparents do.