Which of the following statements is supported by research on childhood obesity?
A) All children are equally at risk for excessive weight gain.
B) Overweight children tend to have overweight parents.
C) Genetic factors are the primary determinant of obesity.
D) Most obese children "grow out of it" by adolescence.
B
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Most social psychological research has been conducted in the U.S. and a few very similar nations. According to the textbook, how well do findings generalize to other cultures?
a. With only one notable exception, no cross-cultural differences have been found in any area of social psychology. b. In general, there appear to be many large and important cross-cultural differences across areas of social psychology. c. In general, there appear to be many large and important cross-cultural differences for women, but very few cross-cultural differences for men. d. Because not enough research has been replicated cross-culturally, it is not well understood what will or will not generalize.
Which of the following factors has been found to be associated with someone who keeps a weekly gratitude journal?
A. the amount of exercise undertaken B. the tendency to eat a healthier diet C. cynicism about the coming week D. feeling better about the lives of others
Once formed, identity
A) continues to be refined in adulthood as people reevaluate earlier commitments and choices. B) remains stable throughout the lifespan. C) tends to be rigid, which can drastically limit adolescents' choices. D) prevents people from questioning their values and priorities.
When substances are transported from the terminal buttons at the end of the axon back to the soma, this process is referred to as ____________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.