At conception, the genetic material of the mother's ovum and the genetic material of the father's sperm unite, creating a new cell called a(n)

A. Embryo
B. Gamete
C. blastula
D. Zygote


D. Zygote

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Psychologists adopting a behavioral perspective to the study of psychology look for explanations in:

a. the hereditary background of a person b. the person's environment c. idiosyncrasies of the brain d. unique physical characteristics that may influence thinking

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The story of Phineas Gage demonstrates that:

a. the frontal lobe seems to be involved in emotion and decision making b. a person cannot live if the frontal lobe is damaged c. a person cannot walk if the frontal lobe is damaged d. the frontal lobe seems to be a large mass of tissue that does not have any particular function

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Individuals who choose to neither maintain contact with their original culture nor join the majority culture are considered:

a) separated. b) acculturated. c) integrated. d) marginalized.

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_____ dictate how emotions should generally be expressed within a culture and when and where their expression is appropriate

a) Display rules b) The need for achievement c) Societal affective factors d) Basic emotions

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