One reason that not all transsexuals choose to have sex reassignment surgery is because ____
a. most transsexuals feel as if they fit equally well into the category of male or female
b. it is believed that the surgical techniques for sex reassignment will improve in the future
c. some transsexuals feel that the reproductive anatomy is only a small part of what makes them men or women
d. it is illegal in some states
ANS: C
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A. If genetic factors were the only determinants involved, then the rate of concordance would be 100 percent. B. If genetic factors were the only determinants involved, then the rate of concordance would be 50 percent. C. If the genetic factors were acting in isolation, then the rates of concordance should be higher for nonidentical twins than for identical twins. D. If the genetic factors were acting in isolation, then the rates of concordance should include adopted siblings as well as cotwins.
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A. animals. B. same-sex individuals. C. the opposite sex. D. physical objects. E. dead bodies.
Which of the following problems is best minimized by assuring participants that their responses will be completely anonymous and convincing them that the research will be used for scientific purposes?
A. purposeful distortion B. influence of extraneous factors C. memory distortion D. volunteer bias