What is the problem of labeling alcohol and tobacco as “gateway drugs?”

a. it only describes the sequences in which users move from one drug to another but does not explain the underlying mechanisms for how they influence the use of other drugs
b. it may lead us to think that if social policies restricted access to the gateway drugs, there would be more eventual use of the illicit drugs
c. it may mislead us to think that if social policies restricted access to the gateway drugs, there would be less eventual use of the illicit drugs
d. a & c only


Ans: D

Psychology

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Donavon was adopted at birth by Mr. and Mrs. Erndt. Although neither of his biological parents had much musical ability, Donavon has become an excellent pianist, just like Mr. Erndt. This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

a. environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent. b. both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to musical talent. c. genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in musical talent. d. neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to musical talent.

Psychology

Research on language development shows that

a. infants are born prewired to learn their native language. b. children are born able to speak any language and this ability never goes away. c. children are born ready to learn any language, but quickly adapt to their native language. d. children cannot discriminate the sounds of any language until about 2 years of age.

Psychology

Preconventional morality involves

the careful consideration of all options. an emphasis on laws and social order. an emphasis on reward and punishment. trying to gain the approval of others.

Psychology

Define reflexes and list one example of a reflex present at birth

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology