The presence or absence of certain hormones early in life may "program" the brain and the nervous system to develop in certain ways later on. These hormones are considered:
A. androgens.
B. estrogens.
C. organizational.
D. activational.
C. organizational.
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Which of the following was not a contribution of British empiricism to the development of psychology??
a. ?the role of sensation in consciousness b. ?the analysis of conscious experience into elements c. ?the claim that almost all human knowledge is derived from experience. However, the principles of mathematics are innate ideas. d. ?the focus on conscious experiences e. ?through association, synthesizing elements into complex mental experiences
__________ has argued that we should not make any attempts to classify and diagnose
mental disorders. a. Breuer b. Beck c. Ellis d. Szasz e. Bleuler
You think that your niece is a very beautiful 15-year-old. At 5' 5", she weighs 130 pounds, which her physician says puts her in the middle of the healthy BMI range
However, you have noticed that she has become a very picky eater and rarely finishes her meals. Based on what you've read about adolescent eating habits and weight, why might she be doing this? a. She has already gone through her growth spurt and is probably not hungry. b. Since 60% of adolescent females believe that they are overweight, she is probably trying not to gain weight or is actively dieting. c. She probably has a thyroid problem and has no appetite. d. She might have a hormone deficiency that leaves her not interested in eating.
The process of "crossing over"
A) ensures that characteristics will be transmitted from parents to offspring. B) decreases the likelihood of mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, and birth defects. C) increases the potential for healthy sperm to reach the site of fertilization. D) ensures variability among the genetic codes of siblings.