The higher the value of a heritability estimate is, the stronger the environmental influence on that trait or behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

Psychology

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You are asked to close your eyes and told that your left arm is becoming more and more rigid and that it will not bend. If you cannot bend your arm during the next ten seconds, you have shown

a. hypnopompic imaging. b. hypnotic susceptibility. c. a feature of concentrative meditation. d. transient narcolepsy.

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The average mental ability a person displays at a given age is known as his or her

a. mental age. b. GPA. c. chronological age. d. cognitive index.

Psychology

Which statement is TRUE?

A. Stepparents should encourage their stepchildren to avoid contact with their noncustodial parent. B. Children in blended families tend to have better mental health than children in nondivorced families. C. Stepparents need to be highly sensitive to the needs of a stepchild concerning contact with noncustodial parent(s). D. Adopted children should be discouraged from contacting their biological parents.

Psychology

Which of the following factors is predictive of high self-esteem in adolescence?

A) conditional support from parents and peers B) early dating C) authoritative parenting D) permissive parenting

Psychology