What is the thick, greasy substance that covers the newborn and smoothes its passage through the birth canal?

A. mucous
B. babo
C. lanugo
D. vernix


Answer: D

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An Ontario study (Du Mont et al., 2009 ) found that the conviction of rapists increases when rape victims undergo the medical forensic examination (MFE)

Although the MFE is an intrusive procedure, how do assaulted women explain their agreement to undergo the stressful test? a) They are pressured by hospital staff to undergo the examination b) The MFE helped them feel that other people were recognizing that they had been assaulted. c) They felt too much pressure on the part of the police officers in charge of their case. d) They don't – they are not given a choice. The MFE is mandatory.

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In the method of _____, the subjects in an experiment try to accurately describe their inner thoughts and emotions

A) ?attentive vigilance B) ?cognitive mapping C) ?introspection D) ?introversion

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Beliefs are made up of values and attitudes.

a. true b. false

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