The first mental institutions were located within
a. monasteries. c. castles.
b. hospitals. d. warehouses.
A
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c. The brain has only one type of receptor, but it responds differently depending on which neurotransmitter attaches to it. d. Men's neurotransmitter receptors are chemically different from those of women.
Professor Falls wants to determine if there is a relationship between frequent hearing of a startle stimulus and hearing loss. He ran a regression and obtained an r value of .60. Which of the following best summarizes what this result means?
a. 60% of hearing loss is accounted for by frequency of hearing startle stimuli. b. 36% of the variability in hearing loss can be accounted for by variability in the hearing of startle stimuli. c. 36% of startle stimuli cause hearing loss. d. 60% of hearing loss is caused by startle stimuli.
Which of the following is a limitation of measuring brain activity by ERP (event-related potential)?
Much of the activity that occurs in the brain occurs at a depth not measurable by the procedure. Many people have allergic reactions to the dye that is injected during the procedure. Because of the hyperactivity of infants, it is extremely difficult to interpret the results of the test. While it signifies that perception has occurred, interpretation of the measurement is not straight-forward.
What conclusion can be drawn from the unusual gender identity cases from the Dominican Republic?
A. The environment has no effect on gender identity. B. If given the necessary hormones at puberty, any girl can become a boy. C. Early child-rearing experiences are not the sole determinant of gender identity. D. Chromosomes are the determining factor in gender identity.