According to the principles of memory function, which of these students is most likely to be able to remember the information s/he needs while taking an exam?
a. Myles, who pulls an all-nighter before every exam
b. Lina, who prepares for an exam by studying one to two hours a day over a three-week period
c. Goldie, who plays recordings of textbook chapters while sleeping
d. Saul, who relies on his memories of the professor's lectures instead of reading the textbook
Ans: b. Lina, who prepares for an exam by studying one to two hours a day over a three-week period
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In addition to genetics, what else appears to cause autism?
a. Food allergies b. Frequent interruptions of sleep c. Cold, distant, or inconsistent parents d. Problems in the prenatal environment
What "lesson" was learned through the life and death of Money's sex-reassignment patient Bruce/Brenda/David?
a. Life as a female is much easier than life as a male b. Gender identity may not be as pliable as once thought c. Reassigning sex prior to age 2 has little impact on later self-conceptions of gender d. Any surgical procedure may result in potentially deadly medical complications
Based on the studies of infant girls who were exposed to androgens before birth, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. In these studies, the girls were found to be more interested in "boy" toys during early childhood. B. In these studies, the girls were found to prefer feminine activities during early childhood. C. In these studies, the majority of the girls grew up to be lesbians. D. In these studies, there were no noticeable effects of the androgen exposure.
As highlighted in the text, the path from social psychological knowledge to influencing social policy is seldom straightforward. Describe two factors that preclude the direct use of knowledge in policy decision making.
What will be an ideal response?