The function of the thyroid gland is to regulate
a. sleep cycles.
b. metabolism.
c. blood sugar and hunger by releasing insulin.
d. salt balance in the body.
B
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Following graduation from college, most women plan to focus first on
a. establishing the careers. b. getting married. c. personal fulfillment. d. having children.
Which scenario illustrates the psychodynamic theory of gender-typed behavior?
A. Four-year-old Sean states to his father, "Someday I will be a dad, but I will never be a mom and have babies." B. Four-year-old Sharon exclaims to her mother, "Mommy, look! I baked a cake, just like you do!" C. Three-year-old Dan feels proud of himself as he flexes his biceps and says to himself, "Look at my big muscles!" D. Three year old Nila shouts at her father, "Go away daddy; I want mommy!"
The specialization of the two hemispheres of the brain is known as
A) lateralization. B) brain plasticity. C) pruning. D) cortical dominance.
Which of the following has been shown useful in treating posttraumatic stress disorder?
a) Training in minimizing emotional outbursts b) Having the person confront his or her fears c) Prolonged rest, peace and quiet d) Firm encouragement to get on with their life