Dr. Kim takes a strong nature position with regard to the origins of intellectual disabilities. Therefore, she would most likely hypothesize that her son's intellectual disability (formally known as mental retardation) is due to
a. her parenting style
b. his genes.
c. his exposure to a toxic chemical prior to birth.
d. random chance.
b
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Cody was accused of assaulting his neighbor, but several psychologists testified at his trial that Cody has paranoid schizophrenia and suffers from delusions and hallucinations. In addition, the day of the alleged assault, Cody had been hearing voices telling him that a space alien had inhabited the body of his neighbor and that this alien was attempting to inhabit Cody's body when his neighbor
knocked on his door. The neighbor even testified that Cody called him "a space creature.". The jury found that because of his schizophrenia, Cody could not appreciate that assaulting his neighbor was wrong; and therefore, the jury found Cody a. guilty but impaired. b. not guilty by reason of insanity. c. not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility. d. guilty under exceptional circumstances.
At the end of high school, about 65 percent of U.S. young people have had sexual intercourse; by age 25, __________ have done so
A) 70 percent B) 75 percent C) 80 percent D) nearly all
What are the two major factors that determine whether an elderly person can engage in sexual activity?
A. family approval and personal sexual history B. participation in an exercise program and whether they have an available partner C. good physical and mental health and previous sexual activity D. the level of testosterone in men and the level of estrogen in women
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