Why do people almost never act out their dreams during REM sleep?
a. The content of most dreams includes conversations with no action.
b. People learn, beginning in early childhood, to remain quietly in bed.
c. Brain activity is at its minimum during REM sleep
d. The major postural muscles are paralyzed during REM sleep.
d
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a. people are rarely pigeonholed into a single diagnostic category b. it is assumed only one psychological disorder can occur in the same individual c. a person's medical history is considered unimportant d. environmental and psychosocial problems are not considered
Carla is a high achiever in school. Relative to low achievers, which of the following statements is true?
a. Carla is likely to receive more criticism. b. Carla is likely to receive less attention in class. c. Carla is likely to be given more time to answer questions. d. Carla is likely to become more anxious.
What percentage of women rely on birth control pills worldwide?
a. 1% c. 31% b. 9% d. 60%
If a normal person's brain weighed 3 pounds at age 30, about how much would you expect it to weigh at age 90?
a. 3.6 pounds b. 3.3 pounds c. 3.0 pounds d. 2.7 pounds