Which of the following laws best explains why a person in a quiet room is more startled by the ringing of a telephone than a person who is already in a noisy room?
A. Bloch's law
B. Weber's law
C. Hick's law
D. Fitt's law
Answer: B
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a. gonorrhea b. HPV (genital warts) c. syphilis d. Chlamydia
As a testament to the biological basis for some unhealthy behaviors, research has found evidence for a gene related to alcoholism. It is known as:
a. serotinergic T1 c. leptin b. dopamine D2 d. Trisomony 21
A man leaves a secure job and decides to start his own business. He looks forward to the challenge of taking calculated risks to make a success of his company. This man most likely is
a. bored. c. low in need for affiliation. b. high in need for aggression. d. high in need for achievement.
Which of the following exemplifies marital happiness and parenthood?
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