The topic of physical health is important in a textbook about the Psychology of Women because
a. this topic provides additional examples of gender similarities in almost every area.
b. we need to discuss why women die at an earlier age than men do.
c. gender makes a difference in the way that a disease is diagnosed.
d. women are significantly less likely than men to have a chronic health problem.
C
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A. yelling; whispering B. screaming; yelling C. whispering; yelling D. yelling; whispering
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a. building up during the day and declining during sleep b. being transformed into melatonin c. stimulating and inhibiting (respectively) the release of acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex d. providing negative feedback from the muscles to the neurons that innervate them
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A. the application of more lipstick at different times during the ovulatory cycle. B. how cosmetic marketing often heightens insecurity about one's appearance. C. the tendency for women to spend more money on cosmetics during bad economic times. D. men who pay more attention to superficial beauty.
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A. strengthening an unpopular belief that is still supported by evidence. B. maintaining a diverse range of beliefs and behaviors. C. changing a behavior to conform to the behaviors of your peers. D. changing a behavior in response to new knowledge.