According to which theory did mating preferences develop in response to the differing reproductive challenges that faced the earliest humans, leaving an imprint that influences male and female mating patterns today?
a. Skinner's applied behavior analysis theory
b. Sternberg's triangular theory of love
c. Buss's evolutionary theory
d. Festinger's interpersonal attraction theory
ANSWER: c
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Which statement about the validity of repressed memories is accurate? a. Because hypnosis is the main way repressed memories are uncovered, we can be fairly certain they are valid memories, as hypnosis uncovers material deeply buried in one's unconscious. b. Determining the validity of memories dating from an early age is very difficult
c. In almost every case, it has been shown that repressed memories of sexual abuse are fabricated. d. Because people do not forget other traumatic events, repression must be the explanation for forgotten sexual abuse.
The observation that in some species of fish, some females spontaneously become males shows that . . .
a. Gender is not biologically important b. Females are more adaptable than males c. The purpose of Title IX has been achieved d. None of the above
If the results of an experiment allow rejection of the null hypothesis, _________
a. the effect of the independent variable must be large. b. similar results are likely to occur if the experiment is repeated c. the experiment proves that H0 is false. d. the effect of the independent variable must be large and the experiment proves that H0 is false. e. similar results are likely to occur if the experiment is repeated and the experiment proves that H0 is false.
What concept in emerging adulthood involves adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations?
a. pragmatism b. practicality c. concrete thinking d. applied logic