Several years ago, the wife of a prominent politician argued that women are naturally attracted to taking care of the home and the family, rather than achieving in the world of work. Which of the following terms describes this viewpoint?

a. Social constructionism
b. Essentialism
c. Liberal feminism
d. Radical feminism


B

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a. dopamine c. acetylcholine b. estrogen d. adrenaline

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding development of vision?

a. Myelination of the visual cortex is completed before birth. b. Myelination of the visual cortex is not completed until adolescence. c. Myelination of the visual cortex begins after birth and ends within 5-6 months after birth. d. Myelination is not needed for the visual cortex.

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Feelings of depression have convinced Nyla to seek out a therapist

When she met with the therapist, she answered the following questions regarding her behavior: Has your sleeping changed? Has your appetite changed? Have you been crying? Have you been unable to go to work? The therapist only seemed interested in her behaviors, not her thoughts or early childhood. Most likely, Nyla's therapist is from which school of thought? a) Behaviorist b) Psychoanalytic c) Humanistic d) Information Processing

Psychology

The most influential view of children's cognitive development is that of ______

a. Sigmund Freud c. Jean Piaget b. Benjamin Spock d. T. G. Bower

Psychology