In sensitive species, female fetuses are protected from the masculinizing effects of their mother's estradiol by
A) estrogens.
B) alpha fetoprotein.
C) the blood-brain barrier.
D) diethylstilbestrol.
E) lordosis.
Answer: B
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a. "Anorexia nervosa is much less prevalent than is generally believed." b. "Anorexia is actually a form of suicide among clinically depressed adolescents." c. "The emphasis should be on the nervosa because this is a neurological disorder." d. "The term anorexia means 'loss of appetite,' but people with this disorder are actually hungry."
In order to inoculate clients against relapses caused by interpersonal conflicts, therapists provide
a. assertive behaviors. b. cognitive restructuring. c. communication skills. d. progressive relaxation.
The only effect of a parent's mental illness on a child is if the parent becomes violent
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these research methods would a behavioral geneticist be likely to employ to study the influence of genetics on personality?
A) examining heritability in twins and adopted individuals B) interviewing people who have known others who were particularly odd or unique C) administering paper and pencil or computerized questionnaires to hundreds of people D) documenting the patterns of development and difficulties of psychiatric patients