Norman is diagnosed with gender dysphoria. We can confidently expect that as a child, he ____
a. was considered a very aggressive boy
b. avoided rough-and-tumble activities
c. was sexually attracted to other boys
d. cross-dressed as a way of attracting attention from others
b
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Individuals' beliefs about themselves are
a. not easily changed. b. less likely to change when in new surroundings. c. unstable. d. flexible in positive situations.
Theresa was very nervous as she stepped up to the free-throw line in her first college basketball game. She carefully bounced the ball three times, snapped her gum twice, and tossed the ball. It sailed in for a basket. Now Theresa ensures that she bounces the ball exactly three times and snaps her gum before every free throw, and she makes about 70% of her shots. Based on what is known about
operant conditioning, you should conclude that Theresa's behavior best illustrates the concept referred to as: a. adventitious reinforcement b. successive approximations c. classical conditioning d. the Premack principle
The main message underlying the three excerpts is
a. Try to attain higher growth stages as quickly as possible. b. Most people need to be more patient in going through growth stages. c. There is a natural, optimum speed of growth. d. Growth will occur with or without individual choice.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
a. hypertension b. arteriosclerosis c. atherosclerosis d. cardiovascular disease