A duckling hatches next to a small puppy. Since the puppy is the first thing seen by the duckling, it follows the puppy everywhere and seems to assume that the puppy is its mother. This is an example of ______

a. attachment c. classical conditioning
b. socialization d. imprinting


d

Psychology

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Studies of aggressive and criminal behaviors in adulthood have found that ____

a. there doesn't appear to be a genetic link b. there appears to be more aggression by twins than non-twins c. monozygotic twins resemble each other more closely than dizygotic twins d. dizygotic twins resemble each other more closely than monozygotic twins

Psychology

Brain imaging studies using fMRI have found that individuals with high pain sensitivity show increased activation in what areas of the brain?

A. amygdala and hippocampus B. anterior cingulated cortex and primary somatosensory areas C. occipital cortex and secondary motor areas D. parietal cortex and primary motor strip E. hypothalamus and brainstem

Psychology

Bethany starts working as a nurse on the night shift, and therefore, must change her normal sleeping patterns to accommodate her job. As a result, she has trouble sleeping. What would be the likely diagnosis?

a. parasomnia b. circadian rhythm sleep disorder c. sleep inertia d. hypersomnolence disorder

Psychology

Twelve-year-old Fahmi's parents expect him to interpret the new language and help them learn how to interact effectively in their new homeland. In other words, Fahmi is expected to act as a

A) cultural compatibility specialist. B) collectivist orientation educator. C) cultural translator. D) child cultural broker.

Psychology