When individuals with inherited traits better suited to their environment survive and produce more offspring than other individuals, we call this process ________
a. natural selection
b. chance event
c. genetic drift
d. gene flow
A
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a. light blue. c. red. b. yellow. d. green.
The influence of Freudian psychoanalysis on psychology is most readily seen in ____
a. the identification of neurological correlates b. detailed studies of genotypes and phenotypes c. elaborate interpretation of individual experiences d. the systematic search for reinforcement contingencies
People who are passionately in love report that they feel as though they were high on drugs, and that they experience "tingling" sensations of excitement and euphoria when spending time with their partner. Research indicates that this is likely a result of ____
a. increased levels of the sex hormone testosterone b. increased levels of the neurotransmitter phenylethylamine (PEA) c. increased production of red blood cells d. increased levels of lactic acid in the muscles
Faye is trying to prevent personality disorders in her community. She has been working with a group of at-risk children on how to identify what they are feeling and cope with it. They work on how to transform anger into a more productive state. Which risk factor for personality disorders is Faye trying to address?
a. Child maltreatment b. Interpersonal skills c. Emotional dysregulation d. Faye is working on all of these