Baumeister and Sommer (1997) suggest that men's public nonconformity might be motivated not by a desire to be independent of the group but by

A) a desire to boost their self-esteem.
B) a desire to be accepted as potential leaders by appearing independent.
C) their general unfriendliness.
D) need for structure.


Answer: B

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Which of the following suggests that mood disorders have a biological basis?

a. Children model parental attitudes of pessimism. b. Depressed children often get more attention than their siblings. c. Results from twin and adoption studies show a genetic component. d. Some people are more aggressive than others.

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a. glial cells b. interneurons c. motor neurons d. sensory neurons

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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