Roger is typically an easygoing adolescent but every once in awhile he suddenly becomes moody and lashes out at his younger sister. Which of the following pubertal processes would most likely contribute to this behavior?
fluctuating estrogen levels
a sudden increase in testosterone levels
a sudden increase in cortisol
a sudden burst of GnRH
a sudden increase in testosterone levels
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a. congenital problems. b. genetic disorders. c. teratogen defects. d. endogenomic problems.
What is the purpose of a double-blind study design?
A. To prevent experimenter bias B. To control for the placebo effect C. To allow for a control group D. To manipulate the independent variable
What is the misinformation effect?
A. the use of accurate information to mislead research subjects B. the mistakes people make after being misled by suggestive information C. the overloading of memory circuits with tiny, unimportant details D. the idea that incorrect information can stay in long-term memory for decades
The available evidence shows ______
a. poor women are most likely to develop eating disorders b. middle-class women are most likely to develop eating disorders c. upper-class women are most likely to develop eating disorders d. no strong linkage between socioeconomic status and eating disorders