The biological theory states that __________________ influence psychological aspects of sex-
typed behaviors.
a. cognition
b. beliefs
c. hormones
d. reinforcement
c. hormones
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Dualism refers to the out-of-date idea that
a. mind and body are separate. b. the whole is more than the sum of its parts. c. the brain is made up of structures and functions. d. behavior is influenced by free will and determinism.
What does contemporary research indicate about the importance of bonding between a parent and child?
A. Neonates should be isolated and untouched for a period of 2 hours shortly after birth, to allow their bodily systems to adjust to the birthing process. B. There does not appear to be a critical period during which bonding must take place. C. After the birth of a child, bonding between parents is more important than bonding between a parent and the neonate. D. Bonding needs to happen within 30 minutes after birth, or parent-child closeness will be negatively affected thereafter.
Melanie was extremely impressed when she first met Jason. He seemed self-confident and highly successful. After dating him for several weeks, however, Melanie realized that Jason tended to exaggerate his accomplishments and was totally absorbed with himself. Jason's behaviour is consistent with which personality disorder?
A) histrionic B) narcissistic C) obsessive-compulsive D) antisocial
When giving a lecture, Prof. Carlos notices several students nodding in agreement. Subsequently, his rhetoric becomes more confident and more passionate. In the context of operant conditioning, the students' nodding provides Prof. Carlos with
A. positive reinforcement. B. a conditioned stimulus. C. a neutral stimulus. D. negative reinforcement.