In Freudian theory, the force that energizes the personality and underlies our efforts to survive, our sexual desires, and our pleasure-seeking is known as the

Fill in the blank with correct word


ANSWER: libido

Psychology

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If genes alone contribute to a trait, which of the following patterns of correlations would be observed?

a. 1.00 for identical twins raised together but a lower correlation for those raised apart b. 1.00 for both identical and fraternal twin pairs raised together but a lower correlation for those pairs raised apart c. 1.00 for identical twins and .50 for fraternal twins raised together and raised apart d. No significant correlation between identical twins or fraternal twins, regardless of whether they are raised together or apart

Psychology

If American children Nicholas (a boy) and Alexandra (a girl) are typical of other members of their sex, then you would predict that

a. Nicholas would likely be more cooperative. b. Alexandra would show more interest in caring for an infant. c. Nicholas would be more cautious. d. Alexandra would be more likely to be learning disabled.

Psychology

How do the social cognitive and evolutionary theories differ in how they explain gender-role development?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

The strongest evidence for __________ comes from research showing that human cells allowed to divide in the laboratory have a lifespan of 50 divisions, plus or minus 10

A) the existence of “aging genes” B) the “random events” theory of aging C) the cross-linkage theory of aging D) behavioral modification of aging

Psychology