What is the strongest evidence that genetic factors are powerful influences on weight?
a) The heritability of weight is close to zero.
b) Identical twins reared apart are very similar in weight.
c) As we grow older, our resting metabolic rate decreases.
d) The energy needed to break down carbohydrates is more than the energy needed to break down fat.
B
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Which child is most likely to retain the benefits of watching prosocial television programming?
a. Ruth, who watches many hours of television by herself, but all of it is prosocial b. Jael, who watches lots of television, some of it prosocial, with his parents c. Riley, who watches a bit of prosocial programming and then acts it out with his mom d. Alec, who watches a lot of prosocial programming while his dad watches with him
The component of self that is consciously aware that it exists as a separate, unique individual is referred to as the
A) self-concept. B) looking-glass self. C) I-self. D) Me-self.
During which period of life does a natural change occur in the human sleep-wake cycle?
A. Adolescence B. Early childhood C. Middle age D. Older adulthood
A group of friends is playing a relaxed game of touch football. Bill, an extremely competitive guy, asks if he can join in, and soon the game turns into a rough game of tackle football. This is an example of the way in which
A) people choose situations. B) the situation can change the person. C) situations choose people. D) the person can change the situation.