Give an example of an epigenetic factor that you think might influence an individual's intelligence
What will be an ideal response
Answers will vary, but students should demonstrate an understanding of the
interplay between genes and environment. For instance, only individuals with genes
for high cognitive capacity who are stimulated with language and numbers at an
early age will excel.
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Regarding the Rorschach Technique, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. All the inkblots on the Rorschach test are black and white. b. After the person describes the ten blots, the psychologist returns to the blots, asking the person to identify specific sections and give new impressions. c. In the interpretation of the Rorschach, the content is less important than what parts of the inkblot are used to organize images. d. The Rorschach technique allows psychologists to detect emotional disturbances by observing how a person perceives the world.
The pineal gland releases the ____ hormone, which influences both circadian and circannual rhythms.
A. androgen B. melanopsin C. melatonin D. estrogen
Limiting access to alcohol appears to be the most effective means of reducing the incidence of binge drinking in college students.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In cultures in which speed of thought, speech and decision-making are indicators of high
intelligence, older speakers are often at a disadvantage. This "communication predicament" can result in a. diminished self-esteem. b. social withdrawal. c. decline in communicative competence. d. all of the above