What percent of mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother:
a. it varies from individual to individual
b. 100% of the child is female; 50% is the child is male
c. 100% if the child is male; 50% if the child is female
d. 100% for both male and female children
d
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The results from a recent study suggest that the cognitive perspective surpassed the behavioral perspective in influence sometime around
a. 1920. b. 1950. c. 1970. d. 1990.
Individuals often go to McDonald’s. According to Skinner, what would be reinforcing if it increased the frequency of going to McDonald’s?
A. a Big Mac B. getting in the car C. being with your friends D. thinking about McDonald’s
The dendrites of ganglion cells form connections with the amacrine and bipolar cells in the _________ layer.
A. inner nuclear B. outer nuclear C. inner plexiform D. outer plexiform
Linda's three-year-old son, Todd, constantly throws tantrums and reacts negatively to most stimuli in his environment. Concerned by this behavior, Linda sets up play dates for Todd with one of his classmates who always appears to be smiling and laughing. Linda hopes that this child's behavior will have a positive effect on Todd. Given research on temperament, is this exposure likely to affect his emotionality?
A. Yes, all aspects of temperament are contagious and observing this behavior will reduce his negative emotionality. B. Yes, he will observe the other child receiving more reinforcement for their behavior and will then change his disposition. C. No, while some aspects of temperament are contagious, the propensity for negative emotions is not affected. D. No, exposure to someone with more positive emotionality will only increase his negative emotionality.