Todd and his siblings have parents who are emotionally abusive to each other. When they engage in heated arguments, they expect Todd to stay quiet and keep the other children under control. They allow the other children to cry and hide, but Todd must stay in the room with them and referee. This is an example of __________.
A. a genotype-environment correlation
B. a shared environmental influence
C. a nonshared environmental influence
D. a protective factor
Answer: C
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Which of the following accurately describes the proportions in the tails of a normal distribution?
a. Proportions in the right-hand tail are greater than 0.50, and proportions in the left-hand tail are less than 0.50. b. Proportions in the right-hand tail are less than 0.50, and proportions in the left-hand tail are greater than 0.50. c. Proportions in both tails are less than 0.50. d. Proportions in both tails are greater than 0.50.
Ida is a 75-year-old woman who is not as active as she should be. When her doctor asks her why she doesn't go for walks to increase her physical activity, she is likely to list which of the following as a reason?
A. She does not have friends to walk with. B. She does not have enough time. C. She believes it is inappropriate for women to exercise. D. She is concerned about neighborhood safety.
Certain hormones predispose lower animals to either masculine or feminine mating patterns. This is referred to as
a. the activating effect. c. the organizing effect. b. the coracoid effect. d. the sexualizing effect.