Most people in developed countries encounter the death of their parents in early adulthood

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


False

Psychology

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Despite being in an irreversible coma, Karen Ann Quinlan was not considered to be totally brain dead because

a. it was likely that she would regain consciousness at some time in the future. b. she continued to show significant activity in her cerebral cortex. c. her condition was due to an environmental accident (drug use), not a natural biological process (e.g., cancer). d. her brain stem was still functioning enough to support breathing and some other body functions.

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Which of the following is NOT true of anal sex?

a. It is legally termed sodomy. b. It is more popular among homosexual male couples than among heterosexual couples. c. It has a high risk for HIV infection. d. It is legal throughout the United States.

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You are watching a pigeon pecking a key for food reinforcement. The pigeon pecks the key at a very high, steady rate and does not stop, even when the food is delivered. Based on what is known about the pattern of responding produced by various schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that the reinforcement schedule that is in place for this pigeon is a:

a. variable-ratio schedule b. fixed-ratio schedule c. fixed-interval schedule d. variable-interval schedule

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The best policy regarding prescription drugs during pregnancy is

avoid taking any medicines, because all do serious damage. prescription drugs are safe because they have to pass strict FDA testing. take drugs only if medically necessary, prescribed by a knowledgeable doctor. drugs are safe when taken in low doses for short periods of time.

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