Human beings are somewhat unusual among primates in the length of their life span beyond their productive years. This may have provided an adaptive advantage over the course of evolution and is known as ____.?
a. ?the wisdom of elders
b. ?the grandmother effect
c. ?survival of the fittest
d. ?the grandfather effect?
ANSWER:
b
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a) for external rewards b) for its own sake c) to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation d) in order to be judged favorably by others
A(n) _______________ variable in an experiment is the condition that is manipulated by the researcher
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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his children do love him and did learn many good things from him. Brent is receiving which psychological treatment? a. Behavior therapy b. Reminiscence therapy c. Reality orientation d. Memory training
Kimmy becomes extremely upset and cries every time her mother leaves her at preschool. However, when Kimmy's mom returns for her, Kimmy becomes angry and squirms out of her mom's arms. Kimmy can best be characterized as having a(n) ____ attachment style.?
a. ?secure b. ?avoidant c. ?disorganized d. ?ambivalent