Which of the following studies is most likely to be conducted by Cathy, who is majoring in biological psychology, for her honors thesis?
A. The social origins of major depressive disorders
B. The relationship between the neurotransmitter serotonin and happiness
C. The extent to which childhood peer experiences influence adult behavior
D. A computer model of humans' deductive reasoning processes
Answer: B
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A) no longer are present. B) emerge, even on tests of nonverbal skills. C) show that the tests still contain many culturally biased items. D) reflect innate differences in intelligence.
Which of the following is a hindrance to efficient problem solving ability?
a. function fixedness c. serial processing b. mental set d. all of these
The pattern of characteristic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that persists over time and situations and distinguishes one person from another is called ____________________
a. a trait b. a habit c. personality d. learning
Which of the following statements about the epidemiology and developmental
trajectory of somatization disorder is not accurate? a. Symptoms tend to increase with age. b. Younger children tend to report multiple symptoms, whereas adolescents usually have only one or two symptoms. c. The disorder is more prevalent in girls after puberty. d. Neurological symptoms are observed in adolescence more than in childhood. e. Abdominal pain is the most prevalent symptom reported before puberty.