Which of the following statements BEST describes deoxyribonucleic acid?
· a harmful chemical preservative that is a known
teratogen
· a specific gene that is known to be associated with several
serious birth defects
· a double-stranded molecule that encodes genetic
instructions
· the chemical “trigger” that activates cell division in the
developing embryo
· a double-stranded molecule that encodes genetic
instructions
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All but which of the following statements describes antisocial personality disorder?
a. The majority of people with this disorder engage in criminal activities. b. People with this disorder are sometimes called psychopaths or sociopaths. c. Some people with this disorder can be charming. d. This disorder affects men more often than women. e. Some people with this disorder have a high level of intelligence.
Marcus is 83 takes a long time to think about and say what he is thinking. Simple thoughts take a lot of effort, and he needs help with his finances. He developed this condition very suddenly and has experienced a steady cognitive decline. Marcus was diagnosed with mild neurocognitive disorder. What aspect of his case is unusual? a. It is unusual for mild neurocognitive disorder to show a
steady cognitive decline. b. It is unusual for mild neurocognitive disorder to occur in someone over 80. c. It is unusual for mild neurocognitive disorder to involve speech aphasia. d. It is unusual for mild neurocognitive disorder to have a sudden onset.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the postconventional level of moral development?
a) It is not necessarily attained by all adults. b) It includes the good boy-nice girl orientation. c) It requires cognitive ability at the formal operational level. d) It includes weighing moral alternatives and involves making ethical decisions.
The V-Chip (or Violence-Chip)
A) violates the First Amendment right to free speech. B) remains optional for new television sets in the United States. C) allows parents to block undesired TV programming. D) identifies violent programs and replaces them with educational shows.