The hypothalamus contains the ________, which operates a bit like the thermostat that regulates the furnace in a home

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


gonadostat

Psychology

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Dr. Pow is interested in whether exposure to TV advertisements has a different impact on girls' self-image than it does on boys' self-image. To examine this question, she conducts a quasi-experiment. Why doesn't Dr. Pow conduct a true experiment instead?

a. She cannot conduct a true experiment, because people cannot be randomly assigned to be "girls" or "boys." b. She cannot conduct a true experiment, because self-image is not directly observable. c. She could conduct a true experiment if she wanted to, but she probably has a very small sample size, so in this case a quasi-experiment is better. d. She could conduct a true experiment if she wanted to, but she is probably interested in "real-life" TV exposure (and probably doesn't want to manipulate this variable).

Psychology

The ratio of a person's weight to height is that person's

DSM. IVF. AID. BMI.

Psychology

During the ____________________, children were considered to reach the "age of reason" at the age of 7 years

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Although Emily thinks of herself as a nonviolent person, she didn't feel guilty for knocking down the purse snatcher. Emily's mismatch is because she had ______.

A. cognitive dissonance B. rationalization trap C. self-justification D. sufficient justification

Psychology