Sexual orientation is defined primarily by whether or not an individual engages in same sex behavior
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: False
Rationale: Current definitions of sexual orientation focus on the psychological aspects of sexuality (e.g., desire, emotion, identification) rather than strictly behavioral criteria.
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a. ?optimal arousal b. ?Cannon's central c. ?James's peripheral d. ?Schachter-Singer
Stephanie received a pair of leggings for her birthday that she did not like. However, Stephanie expressed excitement and thanks to the person who bought her the gift, demonstrating the display rule of:
A) deintensification. B) masking. C) neutralizing. D) intensification.
Despite the complexity of prenatal development, the large majority of all babies are born without serious congenital abnormalities
Explain the reasons for this high incidence of normality, and explain what, if anything, we can do to increase it. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Problems with one's occupation and housing would appear on Axis ___ of DSM-IV-TR
a. II b. III c. IV d. V