Oxytocin plays a broad role in regulating many behaviors generally involved in happiness, including pregnancy, parenthood, sexual activity, social bonding, trust, and the reduction of stress reactions, and is released by the __________ gland

a. pituitary
b. pineal
c. thyroid
d. adrenal


A

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Sarah is on a committee to hire a new person for the social science department. As she interviews one candidate, she discovers that this engaging, very knowledgeable young man did his research in Sarah's area of expertise. Fearing that he might outshine her at the university, Sarah votes to hire another less qualified job candidate. Sarah's choice was most likely determined due to

a. Sarah ignoring the base rate. b. her unconscious mind. c. her emotions. d. her tendency to use the representativeness heuristic.

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Autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia share some common genetic underpinnings.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Kyle, age 13, has an intellectual disability complicated by multiple physical and sensory impairments that significantly impact his skills of daily living and ability to communicate

He is unable to take care of himself in any area of life. Kyle would most likely be classified with __________ intellectual disability. a. mild b. moderate c. severe d. profound

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