Maternal bonding behaviors in humans, such as vocalizations and gazing, are positively correlated with a woman's levels of which of the following hormones during her pregnancy?

a. testosterone
b. vasopressin
c. oxytocin
d. estradiol


c

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A newspaper reporter wants to do a story on the controversy surrounding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. She wants to focus on the biggest controversy. Based upon your reading of this Module, what should be the focus in her story?

A. the side effects of treating it with changes in diet B. the diagnosis of the disorder C. the unwillingness of insurance companies to pay for treatment D. the use of stimulants like Ritalin or Adderall

Psychology

A technique developed by Masters and Johnson that involves nongenital pleasuring is called:

A. rapid touching B. paraphilia C. the "squeeze" D. sensate focus

Psychology

Sociobiologists argue that evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of ________

a. living as long as possible. b. creating a complex society. c. achieving more than the previous generation. d. passing on our genes.

Psychology

This is the first exam you have ever taken in Professor Smith's class. You know nothing about her tests, and she has never done anything harmful to you or anyone else. Nonetheless, you are anxious about the test

Your anxiety in this situation is an example of: a. generalization. b. discrimination. c. backward conditioning. d. none of the above.

Psychology