Research evidence links the brain abnormalities of schizophrenia to ________ during prenatal development.

A) maternal stress
B) a viral infection contracted
C) abnormal levels of certain hormones
D) the weight of the unborn child


Answer: B) a viral infection contracted

Psychology

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a. 3 months c. 12 months b. 6 months d. 4 years

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According to sociologist William Julius Wilson (1996), what conclusion can we draw about the current system of local funding of schools? The current system

a. is centralized and equal between inner-city and suburban schools. b. concentrates the most effective school programs in the inner-city areas. c. perpetuates inequality because poor areas have a smaller tax base. d. creates an inequality in favor of inner-city schools.

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A variable that demonstrates the "effect" in an experiment is referred to as:

A. an independent variable. B. a dependent variable. C. a confounding variable. D. an experimental variable.

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Sexual problems are considered to be "primary" if the problem

a. has an organic (physical) cause b. is the only sexual problem the individual is experiencing c. has resulted in the partner also having sexual problems d. has always existed

Psychology