First-born children tend to be brighter than later-borns
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Karin broke her back when she slipped on some icy steps, and she was in a tremendous amount of pain while she was in the hospital. To help her deal with the pain during her rehabilitation, her doctor would most likely have prescribed:
a. tranquilizers b. opiate drugs c. amphetamines d. hallucinogens
On a clear, dark night, a person with normal vision can detect a candle flame 15 km away 50% of the time. This illustrates the approximate _____ for vision.
A) just noticeable difference B) relative threshold C) psychophysical boundary D) absolute threshold
While collecting data on the prevalence of bullying in high school students, Dr. Rapp interviewed many students who had been victims of bullying. One student, Bruce, stated during the interview that he has been considering suicide. Based on research on adolescent judgment, what course of action would most adolescents recommend to Dr. Rapp in this situation?
a. He should make another appointment with Bruce for the following week. b. He should include the interview in his study to further understanding of bullying. c. He should break confidentiality and report the suicidal threat. d. He should use his best judgment to determine whether Bruce is serious or not.
Which of the following statements is true regarding prenatal sex differentiation?
A) Sex differentiation begins at around 4 to 8 weeks of gestation. B) If androgens are present, female genitalia develop regardless of the chromosomal makeup of the fetus. C) In the absence of the SRX gene, an XY fetus will develop female genitalia. D) The absence of a Y chromosome will ensure the development of male genitalia.