There is evidence to indicate a genetic predisposition makes an individual more vulnerable to behaviors such as dieting, and that sociocultural exposure triggers the eating disordered behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

Psychology

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Which sexually transmitted disease can be communicated to the child as it passes through the birth canal to be born?

A. gonorrhea B. syphilis C. AIDS D. mumps

Psychology

According to the Gestalt law of common fate,

a. the most frequently encountered elements of a stimulus will be perceived as having a common fate. b. the elements of a stimulus that are moving in the same direction will be perceived to be part of the background. c. elements of the boundary of a figure will be perceived to be moving in the same direction. d. elements moving in the same direction will be perceived as belonging together. e. elements that look similar to each other will be perceived as belonging together.

Psychology

Studies indicate that children who possess the __________ 5-HTTLPR gene show increased irritability when their mothers' anxiety about parenting increases

A) long B) short C) mutated D) normal

Psychology

The process of making an ethical decision involves

A. identifying the ethical guidelines that are relevant in a situation and what is at stake for all parties involved. B. deciding that an ethical decision is good if it makes everyone happy. C. applying a clear and definitive set of guidelines for ethical research. D. maintaining the anonymity of the researchers who are conducting the research.

Psychology