Dr. Shomeyer is conducting a twin study in order to determine the presence of ADHD in familial cohorts. Ultimately, she hopes to uncover information on the degree to which the disorder might be heritable. Dr. Shomeyer’s methodology would be described

as a __________ approach.

A) candidate gene
B) genomewide
C) behavioral genetic
D) familial determinism


Answer: C

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a. ?is quite unique and very different from any of Freud's conceptualizations b. ?is at a very deep level, unknown to the individual c. ?contains individual experiences that have been suppressed or forgotten d. ?includes the conscious plus the unconscious e. ?includes the archetypes

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In the United States, women constitute approximately ________ of all psychologists working in the field.

A. One-quarter B. One half C. Two-thirds D. Three-quarters

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Wakefulness is associated with high levels of a. acetylcholine and GABA

b. acetylcholine and histamine c. histamine and melatonin. d. adenosine and histamine.

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In the general population, approximately ________ percent of people have specific fears severe enough to be diagnosed as phobias.

A. 1 B. 11 C. 31 D. 51

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