The definition of psychology presented in your textbook is:
a. the systematic, scientific study of behaviors and mental processes.
b. the study of abnormal behaviors and ways to psychoanalyze individuals.
c. the systematic application of science to helping people who are mentally disturbed.
d. the systematic, scientific study of human behavior.
A
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A. her set point was lowered B. she did not stay on a maintenance program C. Oprah's metabolism increased D. she lost all the weight to feel good about herself
Frances is trying to gain weight and Philip is trying to lose weight. Both of them notice that they have a strong tendency to go back to their original weight. This suggests that they
a. have a genetic predisposition. c. have a set point. b. are not adequately exercising. d. are both depressed and compulsive.
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a. testicular torsion c. cryptorchidism b. priapism d. Peyronie's disease
A stockbroker has kept a daily record of the value of a particular stock over the years and finds that prices of the stock form a normal distribution with a mean of $8.52 with a standard deviation of $2.38 . The stock price beyond which 0.05 of the distribution falls is _________
a. $ 4.60 c. $ 4.57 b. $12.47 d. $12.44