The endocrine system is important because it
a. produces the neurotransmitters that determine bodily growth.
b. produces hormones that are implicated in some psychological problems.
c. produces the hormones that directly cause some psychological disorders.
d. is the main controller of the entire nervous system.
Ans: b. produces hormones that are implicated in some psychological problems.
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a. "Actually, no one has ever studied this thoroughly, so no one really knows.". b. "Not really; well-designed studies have been done, and the research does not support a link between vaccines and autism.". c. "Not exactly; it seems that autism is caused by an equation of environmental conditions, with childhood vaccines being one of the many variables involved.". d. "You are right; double-blind research has shown that autism is caused by vaccines.".
Which of the following statements is true regarding PowerPoint slides?
a) They are as good as notes and should be distributed to students. b) They are talking points but should still be distributed to students. c) They are talking points only, and the really important information is often found in the instructor's lecture. d) They are, in effect, the actual lecture and should be relied upon whenever possible.
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A. gaining rewards and avoiding punishments B. rights of individuals C. norms and standards of authority figures D. social approval
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a) third variable. b) theoretical concept. c) classificatory variable. d) confound.