Which of the following statements is true, based on the Sapolsky reading?
a. The rhesus monkey is fast becoming the “darling” of many groups who study gender, since the females are more muscular and aggressive than males.
b. A “subtraction experiment” is when a hormone such as testosterone is removed from a subject and levels of aggressive behavior decrease.
c. Hormonal studies of female mass murderers have shown them to have more testosterone than estrogen, on average.
d. Biology completely determines human behavior.
b. A “subtraction experiment” is when a hormone such as testosterone is removed from a subject and levels of aggressive behavior decrease.
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The Japanese launched an air attack on the United States on December 7, 1941, at the U.S. naval base of __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Sedition Act distressed many Americans because it __________
a. threatened their political right to disagree with and speak out against the government b. gave the Federalists too much power and reduced the Republicans' power c. suspended free elections, depriving all white males of their voting rights d. expanded the powers of Congress, which meant bigger government e. allowed libel convictions without a jury trial, affecting people's judicial rights
German culture during the Nazi Era
A) used public education to indoctrinate youth. B) subordinated religions to the state. C) encouraged large families. D) required women to contribute to the economy as well as rear their children and care for their homes. E) all of the above.
Many Americans favored neutrality during the Great War because
A) they believed the Central Powers were going to be victorious within the first six months. B) over two-thirds of all Americans were either first- or second-generation immigrants. C) they believed the Allies were going to win the war within the first six months. D) Americans traditionally feared entanglement in European affairs.