Based upon the textbook, what is an advantage of using a stimulant such as Ritalin to treat ADHD?

A. social skills improve dramatically
B. it improves sleeping habits
C. it decreases hyperactivity and improves concentration
D. athletic ability improves


Answer: C

Psychology

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Which statement BEST supports the idea that epigenetic factors are involved in obesity?

A. About 7% of the children of normal-weight parents are obese, compared with 40% of the children in families with one obese parent and 80% in families with two obese parents. B. There is no significant correlation in weight between adopted siblings who are raised together. C. A belief that obese people have no control over their weight leads people to feel they have less control over their own weight. D. Men were at twice the risk of developing weight problems in adulthood if their mothers had lost their husbands during or immediately before the pregnancy.

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Chi-square values are always greater than or equal to zero

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A problem is presented in the textbook that involves arranging six matches to make four triangles. The triangles must be the same size, and each side must be equal to the length of one match. Most people are initially unable to solve this problem because they assume incorrectly that the matches must be arranged on a flat surface rather in a three-dimensional pyramid shape. This incorrect

assumption illustrates how which of the following can be a major barrier to creative thinking? a. a mental set b. divergent thinking c. a prototype d. incubation

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According to our textbook, the following is NOT one of the three separate systems of memory

A. short term sensory store B. intermediate memory C. short term memory D. long term memory

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