Gabe goes to bed at his regular time, and as he begins to drift slowly off to sleep, he jumps up suddenly as he feels he is falling down the stairs. This is BEST explained by a _____ sensation.
A. paranormal
B. psychotic
C. hypnagogic
D. unexplained
C. hypnagogic
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A researcher follows the same group of children from ages 2 to 18 to measure how intelligence changes over time. This study uses a __________ design.
A. correlational B. longitudinal C. cross-sectional D. case study
Given what we know about the effects of genes and the environment, which of the following pairs of children would be expected to be most similar in terms of overall personality, psychological disorders, and intelligence?
A. Monozygotic twins, one raised in a wealthy family living in a modern city and the other raised in poverty in a developing nation B. Adopted children from different biological families raised in the same home C. Biological siblings raised in the same house D. Biological siblings, each adopted immediately after birth, one raised in New Orleans and the other in New York City
Which of the following statements is true of dyslexia?
A. It is caused by overexposure to food preservatives. B. It is characterized by letter reversal, mirror reading, and reduced comprehension. C. It is more common in girls than in boys. D. It reflects the lack of executive control of the brain over motor and more primitive functions.
Which of the following is NOT a psychological risk factor for heart disease?
A. Depression B. Lack of time urgency C. Anger D. Hostility