Which statement concerning antisocial/delinquent behavior and biology is TRUE?
A. Inherited temperament may increase risk for aggressive behavior.
B. Chromosome 17 contains a gene that controls violence.
C. Twin studies indicate that aggression is inherited.
D. Diminished levels of hormones like testosterone often lead to violence.
Answer: A
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A. emotion-focused coping B. hardiness C. defensive coping D. substitution
Regarding handedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Prenatal hormones, genetics, and social factors all influence the development of handedness. b. Males are more likely than females to be left-handed. c. About 95% of fetuses suck their right thumbs. d. When one parent is left-handed and one parent is right-handed, the chances of their offspring being left- handed are 1 in 2. e. Around 5% of the population is left-handed.
Psychotherapy is helpful in dealing with
a. severe psychological disorders, like schizophrenia. b. mild adjustment problems, such as a change in employment. c. dysfunctional habits, such as drinking. d. all of these
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a. this type of memory ability is actually quite rare in adults. b. he is more likely to have eidetic imagery. c. this type of memory ability is actually not at all rare in adults. d. if he has photographic memory, he probably lacks iconic memory.