Today's psychologists consider "drapetomania" to be a cruel and false diagnosis originating in the prevailing culture of the southern United States in the era of slavery

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


True

Psychology

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Angela, a cooperative and attentive child, receives more patient and sensitive interactions from her parents than Carlos, who is inattentive and hyperactive. This is an example of a(n) __________ gene–environment correlation

A) active B) evocative C) dynamic D) passive

Psychology

The ejaculate of a man who smokes cigarettes or marijuana is often ____

a. salty c. sour b. sweet d. bitter

Psychology

Researchers have concluded that by the end of the second trimester, fetuses respond to sounds, including voices and music, showing a preference for ____________

the sound of their mother's voice the sound of classical music the sound of rock and roll music the sound of naturescapes and animals

Psychology

The criteria used to classify and define mental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders represent an illustration of which of the following goals of the scientific method?

A. description B. prediction C. explanation D. therapy

Psychology