A major current challenge for researchers within the genetic paradigm is to show the mechanism by which
a) genes for pathology remain after many generations.
b) genes and environments influence each other.
c) genes exert effects on highly complex behaviors.
d) drugs are able to effect genetic predispositions.
b
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In an experiment by Kolb, Gibb, and Gorny (2003), animals of varying ages were placed in complex environments. Their findings suggest that a. the impact of the environment on the brain is different at varying stages of life
b. the impact of the environment on the brain is significant but uniform throughout the lifespan. c. environments that are beneficial to the aged may be harmful to the young. d. the environment has little effect on the brain throughout the lifespan.
Becky is a typical 13-year-old. She spends at least twice the time getting ready for school in the morning as she did in elementary school because of self-consciousness about her appearance
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Self-actualization refers to the tendency to
a. strive to fill one's potential. c. gratify biological needs. b. avoid risks in favor of the status quo. d. follow the dictates of the superego.
According to your authors, which cognitive heuristic is most salient in the formation of stereotypes?
A) The availability heuristic B) The representativeness heuristic C) Thin slicing D) The door-in-the-face bias