A potential weakness of traditional personality theories is that they were developed
Ans: C. using white European or American males as subjects.
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Adrian, a graduate student, is learning to use DSM-5 and is surprised to find that there are no official subtypes of schizophrenia given, even though he remembers seeing them in previous DSM versions. Which of the following statements is true regarding th
a. The previous subtypes were strong predictors of the course of the disorder. b. Recent genetic evidence showed that the subtypes were etiologically distinct syndromes. c. Evidence has shown that the previous subtypes were not qualitatively different disorders. d. The subtypes were valid.
Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozygotic) twin named Sam. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual b. Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual. c. Sam is homosexual also. d. Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model.
As we age, blood flow to the brain declines particularly in the ____
a. ?occipital lobe b. ?prefrontal cortex c. ?limbic system d. ?left frontal lobe
Binge drinking is defined for men as drinking ___________ or more drinks in one sitting; for women, who tend to weigh less and whose bodies absorb alcohol less efficiently, binge drinking is defined as ___________ drinks in one sitting
a. 11; 10 c. 7; 6 b. 9; 8 d. 5; 4