Regarding the effects of hormones on the human sex drive, which of the following is FALSE?
a. Hormones affect the human sex drive, but not as directly as in lower animals.
b. The sex drive in women is related to both their estrogen and androgen levels.
c. Testosterone levels decline with age; and taking testosterone supplements can restore the sex drive in some men and women.
d. The human sex drive is largely homeostatic and dependent on bodily need states.
D
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Which of the following statements is true of neuroticism?
a. People who scored high in neuroticism performed worse than those who scored low when their work environment was stressful. b. The characteristics of neuroticism are anxiety, depression, irrationality, tension, and moodiness. c. Neuroticism is largely a product of learning or experience rather than a product of genetics. d. A higher level of neuroticism was associated with increasing satisfaction from social relationships.
One of the most contentious parts of the five-factor theory is its suggestion that the origin of the personality traits is at least partially _____ determined
a) behaviorally b) biologically c) situationally d) religiously
In long-term care facilities, what percent of patients have dementia?
a. 58% b. 41% c. 77% d. 19%
Hill and Lynch (1991) argue that the increase in the intensity of gender socialization at adolescence is
a. the same for boys and girls. b. greater for boys than for girls. c. greater for girls than for boys. d. dependent upon socio-economic status