What was Spearman's evidence in favor of a g factor in intelligence?
a. Certain genes are more common among people who score high on IQ tests.
b. Mean scores on IQ tests have been rising from one generation to the next.
c. Most people who do well on one mental test do well on other ones also.
d. Scores on IQ tests correlate positively with measurements of brain volume.
c
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What happens to a virus that manages to cross the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain?
a. It is quickly destroyed by natural killer cells b. It gets trapped in a neuron, and then both are destroyed by natural killer cells. c. It gets trapped in a glial cell, and then both are destroyed by natural killer cells. d. It remains there and may cause negative effects several years later.
Dr. Castillo says, "I look at psychopathology in terms of human suffering and the alienation that individuals now feel in an increasingly impersonal world. We are responsible for our actions, and responsible to others as well." Dr. Castillo's remarks best illustrate which approach?
a. humanistic b. cognitive c. post-Freudian d. existential
When attempting to "reset the biological clock" of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, it is generally easier and more effective to
A. make the patient's bedtime earlier. B. leave the patient's bedtime alone and change the duration of sleep. C. make the patient's bedtime later. D. keep the person awake for several days in a row.
What does the term "peer-reviewed" mean in regards to journal articles?
a. Before the author submits the manuscript, she has her peers in her department offer their reviews. b. A journal editor provides feedback when an author submits his manuscript for publication. c. When the author submits her manuscript, she also submits letters of recommendation from her peers who think the article should be published. d. An editor sends out the manuscript to other experts in the field, who offer feedback.