Endorphins are thought to be involved with which of the following functions?
a. sleep
b. fear
c. pain relief
d. none of these
c
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the view of the behavioral theorists when it comes to explaining the origin of homosexuality?
a. In some cases, female homosexuality has been linked to prenatal exposure to abnormally high levels of androgens. b. There are anatomical differences in the brain between homosexual and heterosexual men. c. Homosexuality is a learned preference acquired when same-sex stimuli have been paired with sexual arousal. d. Identical twins of homosexual men are more likely to be homosexual than are fraternal twins of homosexual men.
Maxwell is a participant in a research study aimed at understanding how the brain responds to prolonged periods of isolation. After spending several hours in a room alone, Maxwell undergoes a(n) ____ procedure; a method that measures the brain’s electrical activity using electrodes placed on the scalp
a. skin conductance response b. electroencephalogram c. magnetoencephalography d. electrical stimulation
In the United States what age group has the highest rates of automobile accidents, injuries, and fatalities of any age group?
16 to 24 years 18 to 28 years 20 to 30 years 22 to 32 years
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of psychological research?
a. Conference attendees benefit from knowing the results of the studies. b. Society gains knowledge from the studies when the results are shared. c. Future generations have access to the results when they are published. d. Researchers gain funding for conducting research.