Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:
a. speed up metabolism when tasty food is easily available in order to prevent excessive weight gain.
b. store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival when food is scarce.
c. crave foods high in starch, fat, and carbohydrates, only during times of food scarcity.
d. quickly adapt to periods of food overabundance by reducing caloric intake.
B
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A. Yolanda: intimacy; Zachary: generativity; Andrew: wisdom B. Yolanda: wisdom; Zachary: intimacy; Andrew: generativity C. Yolanda: intimacy; Zachary: wisdom; Andrew: generativity D. Yolanda: generativity; Zachary: intimacy; Andrew: wisdom
The calculation of the average deviation differs from the calculation of the standard deviation in that the deviation scores:
a. are squared. b. are converted to absolute values. c. are squared and converted to absolute values. d. do not differ.
Which of Selman's Stages is occurring when a child will play a game that a friend chooses so she can choose the next game?
A. One-way assistance B. Fair-weather cooperation C. Intimate and mutual sharing D. Autonomous interdependence
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a. 3.2 million b. 5.7 million c. 11.3 million d. 14.9 million e. 23.9 million