Which of the following is a major cause of the dramatic rise in fraternal twinning and other multiple births in industrialized nations over the past several decades?

A) global warming
B) older maternal age
C) late fertilization of the ovum
D) variation in oxygen levels


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. "You cross-dress because it allows you to experience sexual arousal." b. "As a child, you over-identified with your strong and independent father." c. "Your mother encouraged you to have male friendships when you were growing up." d. "Your parents must have discouraged your development of autonomy."

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The ___ bias is the tendency for us to believe that individuals in another group are very similar to one another.

a.  extremity   b.  group attribution   c.  ingroup differentiation   d.  law of small numbers   e.  outgroup homogeneity

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Compared to clinical prediction, statistical prediction typically

a. is more expensive. b. places greater demands on personnel. c. both of the above d. neither of the above

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A self-description that includes broad categories and physical characteristics is called a(n) ______.

A. real self B. ideal self C. actualized self D. categorical self

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