The _____ is a statistic that describes the proportion of the difference between people's IQ scores that can be explained by differences in their genes.

A) ratio IQ
B) two-factor theory of intelligence
C) heritability coefficient
D) deviation IQ


C) heritability coefficient

Psychology

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The "criminalization" of the mentally ill in the 1960s and 70s refers to

a. Passing of legislation that made it illegal to be mentally ill without actively seeking care b. A sharp rise in the number of illegal activities committed by the mentally ill c. Mentally ill individuals not receiving needed care due to restrictions on involuntary commitment, eventually committing crimes because of their behavior d. All of the above.

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During adolescence, girls gain almost twice as much ____ as boys do, whereas boys gain twice as much ____ as girls do

a. fatty tissue; muscle tissue c. height; weight b. muscle tissue; fatty tissue d. weight; height

Psychology

______ that decompose the variability in an omnibus effect are themselves contrasts.

a. Interactions b. Variables c. Vectors d. Factors

Psychology

If a mother wants to reduce the risk of her child developing wheezing symptoms and asthma, she should

eat nutritiously while pregnant. feed her child a diet low in fat. be under the age of 35. stop smoking.

Psychology