Rose is currently three months pregnant. Throughout her pregnancy Rose has shown an increased sensitivity to some foods, and she has also developed aversions to a number of foods she used to enjoy. Evolutionary psychologists might suggest that Rose's food sensitivities and taste aversions are:
a. a natural response to fluctuating levels of hormones
b. an indication that she is likely to have a low birthweight baby
c. an indication that her child will have developmental problems
d. a natural defense against the influence of teratogens
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When the intuitive error of the representativeness heuristic is used in making decisions, this means that
a. the underlying odds of an event occurring are emphasized. b. incorrect syllogisms are used. c. the problem was incorrectly framed. d. one selects wrong answers because they seem to match pre-existing mental categories.
A man witnessed an explosion in which a co-worker died, and afterward his vision failed. After many neurological tests, doctors could find no organic basis for the man's loss of his eyesight. A psychological explanation for this is
a. malingering. c. guilt. b. conversion disorder. d. amnesia.
Which of the following is an example of an internalizing problem?
A. Feelings of romantic attraction B. Feelings of hopefulness C. Feelings of worthlessness D. Feelings of aggression directed toward property