Sima is a child of recent immigrants to the United States. Sima is likely to demonstrate which of the following behaviors?
A. higher grades in school compared to nonimmigrant children
B. a higher level of self-esteem than nonimmigrant children
C. relatively higher socioeconomic status
D. a high level of popularity among peers
Answer: A
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a. potential genetic factors be ruled out as possible causes of the disorder b. the disorder cause significant distress or difficulty with day-to-day functioning c. all or most symptoms must be verified by an objective, independent observer d. the individual be removed from all medication to allow accurate diagnosis
Which statement would Thomas Kuhn most likely support?
a. “Science is a highly subjective enterprise.” b. “The scientific method guarantees objectivity.” c. “Each scientific enterprise is so unique that scientists cannot share a common set of assumptions.” d. “Once a paradigm has been established further experimentation becomes unnecessary.”
Regarding teratogens and birth defects, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Radiation, lead, and pesticides are considered teratogens. b. Cystic fibrosis, PKU, and hemophilia are considered teratogens. c. Pregnant women do have direct control over many teratogens. d. Repeated heavy drinking during pregnancy is the most common cause of birth defects in the United States.
A principal document on which determinations of death are recorded and which is the basis for much record keeping on deaths and collection of statistical data is
a. a living will b. a durable power of attorney c. an advance directive d. a death certificate e. a holographic will