Studies on PKU (phenylketonuria) support which of these generalizations?
a. Localized brain damage can impair one behavior with little effect on others.
b. A special environment can modify the effect of a gene
c. Certain brain areas can grow new neurons even in adults.
d. Physical exercise can improve memory and mood.
b
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Suppose that you read an article that reports gender differences in aggression in Culture A, but gender similarities in aggression in Culture B. How would the social constructionist perspective explain these results?
a. Evolutionary forces operated differently in the two cultures. b. Each culture creates its own definition of aggression. c. Aggressive behavior is favored by the school system in Culture A, but not in Culture B. d. Both cultures have adopted an essentialist perspective on gender differences.
Pro-social risk takers, such as police officers and firefighters, had significantly _____ sensation seeking scores than anti-social risk takers, such as drug addicts and criminals
a. higher c. lower b. better d. equal
Phil comes to work late, routinely misses meetings, and always uses the office copier for personal business. Phil is engaged in ____
a. work withdrawal b. affective commitment c. quid pro quo harassment d. mentoring
Active coping, planning, restraint coping, and acceptance are all forms of coping assessed by:
a. guided imagery. b. The Social Readjustment Reappraisal scale c. The Social Support questionnaire d. The COPE