A psychologist is interested in finding out why identical twins have different personalities. This psychologist is most interested in the goal of _____

a) description.
b) explanation.
c) prediction.
d) influence.


Answer: c

Psychology

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Studies of the genetics of addiction have implicated the gene that controls COMT, an enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Which of the following would be a common statement from someone who did not endorse a culture of honor?

A. A man should not be afraid to fight. B. A man should be expected to fight for himself. C. A man should play it cool when other people act hotheaded. D. If a man's wife is insulted, his manhood is insulted.

Psychology

The environmental trigger for a visual sensation is electromagnetic energy that

causes (a) a chemical change in the rods and cones (b) a mechanical reaction, that is, deforming the rods and cones (c) vibration of the visual membrane that stimulates the rods and cones (d) none of the above; electromagnetic energy is not involved in vision

Psychology

The precursors of female sex organs during prenatal development is called the __________ system

a. Müllerian b. Wolffian c. Gilligan d. Estrogenous

Psychology