A distinction between science and pseudoscience is that ____
a. science focuses on the theoretical, not the practical
b. science is based on hypotheses that are testable and refutable
c. science examines a topic that has never been investigated
d. science aims to make definite conclusions about a topic
b
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An example of a psychosocial/environmental factor that contributes to boys being more aggressive than girls is:
A. that boys are more likely to be insecurely attached B. society rewards boys for being aggressive and settling conflicts with aggression C. boys are more likely to have a difficult temperament D. the amygdala found in the brains of boys is larger than in girls
The approach to community and social change that often underlies other approaches to change, because it concerns personal awareness of social issues and personal commitment to change
a. policy research and advocacy b. community development c. consciousness raising d. community empowerment
Which of the following effects is a common outcome of eating hot chili, slamming your finger with a hammer, acupuncture, or the placebo effect?
A) The opening of spinal gates B) The release of endorphins C) The stimulation of adrenal androgens D) Inhibition of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
A __________ is a characteristic of thought or behavior that indicates a potential mental disorder
a. syndrome b. symptom c. sign d. pathology