Because they relied on anecdotes rather than experiments, the forerunners of modern psychology were always wrong in their description of human behavior

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: False

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One finding of the Merikangas et al. (2010) epidemiological study is that ____

a. males and females tend to differ in the kinds of disorders they experience b. adolescents have a lower rate of mood disorders than adults c. almost half of adolescents meet criteria for at least one psychological disorder d. people living in rural areas have a much higher incidence of mental disorders

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Regarding neurons, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) They contain genetic material B) They transmit messages in the form of electrical impulses C) They are the only cells found in the nervous system D) Each is a single nerve cell.

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Alfred the brain was in a car accident, and the doctor suspects that Alfred may have suffered structural damage. Which of the following tests would be the most appropriate to find out whether there is structural damage?

A. Electrical stimulation B. Electroencephalogram (EEG) C. Positron emission tomography (PET) D. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Which of the following statements is true regarding body fat in those with bulimia nervosa?

A. Women with bulimia tend to have less body fat than those without the disorder. B. Women with bulimia tend to have the same amount of body fat than those without the disorder. C. Women with bulimia tend to have more body fat than those without the disorder. D. Body fat fluctuates very quickly between higher and lower than average in women with bulimia.

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