The fundamental process that drives evolution is natural selection, in which favorable genes that promote procreation are passed onto future generations.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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a. highball technique. b. lowball technique. c. foot-in-the-door effect. d. door-in-the-face effect.

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What is the suspected cause of the type of Alzheimer's disease that occurs during middle adulthood?

a) brain infection b) genetic defect c) immune system deficiency d) high concentration of aluminum

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What is the main problem with labeling children as "difficult"?

A. It is inaccurate, because all children can be difficult from time to time. B. It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. C. No child is truly difficult. Some parents have unreasonably high expectations. D. It does not take into consideration the environment in which children are being raised.

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Which of the following is NOT true of reciprocity?

(a) people typically feel uncomfortable receiving a favor without repaying it. (b) people feel obligated to receive a gift if it is offered, even if they do not want it. (c) people feel indebted to someone for a gift, even if they did not want it. (d) people typically attempt to repay favors only with favors of equal value.

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