Research by Bailey and Pillard in the 1990s suggested that
a. homosexuality results when a boy is raised by a weak, detached, ineffectual father and an overprotective, close-binding mother.
b. there are anatomical differences in the brain between homosexual and heterosexual men.
c. homosexuality is a learned preference acquired when same-sex stimuli have been paired with sexual arousal.
d. there is a genetic predisposition to homosexuality.
D
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Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with a. a grief reaction
b. a manic episode. c. anxiety. d. thoughts of suicide.
What was learned in the case of Little Albert?
a) Fear can be learned via operant conditioning, but cannot be extinguished. b) Fear can be learned via classical conditioning, but cannot be generalized. c) It is important to ignore the consideration of a child's mental health as long as the research is important enough. d) Fear can be learned via classical conditioning, and that fear can be generalized.
Martha and Susan are planning to have a child. Martha will be the biological mother. Some of the research on how fathers impact prenatal development applies to Susan as well. Which of these are relevant for Susan and Martha's child?
a. Susan should work more even if it causes stress in the relationship to be sure the family is economically sound. b. Susan should not smoke because second hand smoke is bad for mother and baby. c. Susan should refrain from alcohol or drug use because it may lead to chromosomal damage transmitted via sperm. d. Susan should be sure to exercise regularly as this is ideal for the baby's health.
A particular concern among children and adolescents would be:
A) racism B) peer pressure to have sex C) bullying D) peer pressure to try alcohol