A researcher believes that the shape and size of an individual's skull could reveal their deviant nature. Which of the following theories does this researcher believe has merit?
A. atavism
B. biopsychology
C. phrenology
D. relativism
Answer: C
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a. illegal discrimination. b. bureaucratic rigidity. c. an indulgency pattern. d. whistle-blowing. e. resistance.
In the United States, ________ dominate the national organizations, not only politically but also culturally
a. Plains tribes b. the Whites c. African immigrants d. European immigrants
Why is osteoporosis more common in women than in men?
A. Men have higher levels of estrogen, which protects them from osteoporosis. B. Higher testosterone levels in men protect them from osteoporosis. C. Osteoporosis is carried on the X-chromosome and men's Y-chromosomes protect them from contracting osteoporosis. D. The decrease in estrogen in women following menopause greatly increases bone loss.
Children whose parents divorce have poorer self-esteem, academic performance, and social relationships than other children. Research indicates that these differences:
a. are small and the result of parental conflicts and poverty following the divorce. b. are very large and difficult for the child to overcome. c. are the result of the stigma of divorce. d. demonstrate children are better off if their parents remain together.