Sickle cell anemia is an example of a disorder that can be detected in newborns by __________
a) using the Apgar scale
b) taking a urine sample
c) drawing a tiny quantity of blood from the infant's heel
d) administering a DNA test
Answer: c
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The average IQ of this year's graduating class at Bradbury High is 112 points. The average IQ of the graduating class from 25 years ago was 107 points, and the average IQ of the graduating class from 50 years ago was 101 points. This trend is consistent with
a. heritability. b. shifts in reaction range. c. the Flynn effect. d. reciprocal determinism.
In the context of the ethnic issues that affect personality assessment, Hispanics tend to:
a. constantly seek therapy compared to Whites and other minority groups. b. never follow up on their first visit by returning for additional sessions. c. avoid doctors who are from the same ethnic and racial background as themselves. d. keep their distress hidden and only reveal this distress to close family members.
Maladaptive changes that occur when a person stops using a drug are the defining criteria of
a. tolerance. b. withdrawal. c. intoxication. d. abuse.
John is often described by his friends as carefree, energetic, and talkative. In terms of Goldberg's research, we would say that John is:
a. high in neuroticism b. high in conscientiousness c. low in emotional stability d. high in extraversion