Evidence from studies of biological differences in sexual orientation is most likely to lead to what conclusion?
a. Biological factors are much stronger for lesbian women than for gay men
b. Biology allows us to predict sexual orientation for almost 90% of people.
c. Biology probably interacts with social influences in predicting sexual orientation.
d. Biology plays no role in influencing sexual orientation
Ans: c. Biology probably interacts with social influences in predicting sexual orientation.
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While ____ involves the stimulation of sense organs, ____ involves the selection, organization, and interpretation of sensory input
a. perception; sensation b. sensation; perception c. activation; sensation d. activation; perception
An organized set of principles used to explain observed phenomena is called a(n)
a. personal bias. b. theory. c. hypothesis. d. educated guess.
Which statement about the placebo effect is FALSE?
A) Patients given a placebo often misreport their pain experience. B) The placebo effect is somewhat dependent on the conscious expectation that the placebo will work. C) Placebos deactivate brain regions associated with pain sensation. D) Placebos decrease pain, in part, by triggering the release of endorphins.
In which area has research shown hypnosis to be most effective?
a. altering sensations b. decreasing the number of false memories of eyewitnesses c. producing superhuman strength d. providing valid regression to childhood for use in therapy