Systems theory assumes that families
a. are usually stable until a crisis disrupts the stability.
b. undergo periods of stability and change.
c. are constantly undergoing periods of change.
d. that undergo considerable changes are dysfunctional.
B
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A. Nearly two-thirds of embryos fail to complete development, resulting in miscarriages. B. Brain development is nearly complete by the end of the embryonic period and thus vulnerable only at this time. C. It is when all of the major organs and body parts develop in rudimentary form and are potentially sensitive to environmental toxins. D. The embryo is small and weak and unable to resist toxins in the mother's body.
In one well-known study of helping behavior, researchers examined helping among a sample of theology students. Students were either (a) put under time pressure or not put under time pressure and (b) expecting to give a speech about the parable of the (very helpful) Good Samaritan or expecting to give a speech about something else. What did the researchers find?
a. In this study, helping was not affected by time pressure. b. In this study, helping was not affected by the speech manipulation. c. In this study, helping was not affected by time pressure or by the speech manipulation. d. Helping was highest among the low-time-pressure, Good Samaritan group.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Dr. Ginsburg wants to study possible gender differences in the willingness of young children to engage in risky behaviors. To gather data, Ginsburg and a co-researcher carefully observe the willingness of boys and girls to try risky behaviors at a local zoo, such as petting a burro or feeding different animals. Dr. Ginsburg is using _____ to gather data.
a. naturalistic observation b. a survey c. the case study method d. a representative sample