Two psychologists debate the nature-nurture problem. What is the topic of their debate?
a. The relative role of the endocrine system and the central nervous system in reflexive responses
b. The ethical concerns of using invasive experimental techniques in studying the brain
c. The pros and cons of the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systems
d. The role of hemispheric lateralization in the development of handedness
e. The influence of genetics versus environment in human behavior
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What does a questioner do in the prisoner's dilemma to get someone to confess? a. Pretend to sympathize with the accused person
b. Offer a lower penalty to someone who confesses. c. Refuse all food, water, or comfort until someone confesses. d. Ask trick questions that get someone to confess without realizing it.
Related to the birth process, what does engagement refer to?
a. The expulsion of the mucus plug from the cervix b. When the top of the head appears in the vagina c. When a baby's feet or buttocks are first d. When the fetus moves into a "heads down" position in the uterus
An example of a statement from the Personal Orientation Inventory that would be endorsed by a self-actualizing person is:
a. "It is important that others accept my point of view." b. "I feel I must always tell the truth." c. "I am not absolutely bound by the principle of fairness." d. "I must justify my actions in the pursuit of my own interests."
Lacy says she "hates" her little brother because he gets all the attention and causes all the trouble. Lacy's response is consistent with the basic idea behind the development of:
a. autonomy b. empathy c. the discrepancy hypothesis d. sibling rivalry