Five-year-old Emeril loves watching cooking shows on television. Emeril's dad is very concerned that by watching these shows, Emeril will become feminine. Which type of theorist would be most likely to agree with Emeril's dad's concern over the impact of television on gender-role development?
a. A psychodynamic theorist
b. A biosocial theorist
c. A social learning theorist
d. A humanist
c
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a. neural circuitry in the brain that regulates anger b. emotional states c. alcohol use d. the role of GABA e. learning influences
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a. content b. construct c. criterion d. concurrent
Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for ____.
A. getting to sleep B. waking up C. raising body temperature D. staying awake
Which is a value statement rather than a scientific proposition?
(a) all people are equal under the law (b) behavioral tendencies can be inherited (c) perception is partly influenced by needs and values (d) people tend to obey authority