Anderson and others (1992) found that heavy women are perceived as more attractive than slender women in countries where food is often in short supply. This finding is consistent with the idea that
a. certain body types are inherently more attractive than others.
b. beauty is subjective.
c. symmetry is an important component of attractiveness.
d. beauty is objective.
b
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Placing subjects in experimental groups such that each subject has an equal probability of ending up in any group is referred to as
a. random selection. b. random sampling. c. random forecasting. d. random assignment.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern administration of ECT?
a) the client is given anesthesia b) the person receives electric current through both cerebral hemispheres c) the client receives controlled oxygenation d) the client receives a muscle relaxant
Longitudinal research shows that by second grade, children with the highest IQs are more likely to
A) score higher in fluid intelligence than crystallized intelligence. B) experience gradual but steady declines. C) enter prestigious professions in adulthood. D) demonstrate significant IQ fluctuations from middle childhood to late adolescence.
Betty and Bob are 12-year-old twins. Which of the following is probably an accurate statement about their physical development?
A. Betty may be taller and heavier than Bob. B. Bob may be taller and heavier than Betty. C. Bob and Betty, because they are twins, should be about the same height and weight. D. Betty should be heavier, but Bob should be taller.