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2511PsychologyMedium

The second stage in the development of violent behavior includes:

APoor parenting

B(b) and (c)

CDistal factors

DConduct disorder

Correct answer

B. (b) and (c)

Explanation

The correct answer is (b) and (c).

2512PsychologyMedium

Graves disease is characterized by:

AExophthalmic goiter

BBoth a & b

CIncrease in basal metabolic rate

DEnlargement of body parts

Correct answer

B. Both a & b

Explanation

The correct answer is Both a & b.

2513PsychologyMedium

Which of the following statements relating to the stages in Freud’s psychogenetic model of development matches up with Freud’s suggestions?Which of the following statements relating to the stages in Freud’s psychogenetic model of development matches up with Freud’s suggestions?

AFixation at the anal stage results in children deriving pleasure in adulthood from activities such as overeating, smoking, drinking and kissing

BDuring the latency period sexual impulses are rechanneled into activities such as sport, learning and social activities

CAt an early oral stage children usually start to explore their environment but experience control and discipline from their parents

DAt the genital stage children discover pleasure from touching their genitals

Correct answer

B. During the latency period sexual impulses are rechanneled into activities such as sport, learning and social activities

Explanation

The correct answer is During the latency period sexual impulses are rechanneled into activities such as sport, learning and social activities.

2514PsychologyMedium

Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called:

Ahypoglycemia

Bfasting

Cmalnutrition

Danorexia nervosa

Correct answer

D. anorexia nervosa

Explanation

The correct answer is anorexia nervosa.

2515PsychologyMedium

Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by?

Asevere depression

Bdelusions of persecution

Csilliness, laughter, and bizarre behavior

Dattacks of fear or panic

Correct answer

C. silliness, laughter, and bizarre behavior

Explanation

The correct answer is silliness, laughter, and bizarre behavior.

2516PsychologyMedium

On Monday, the meteorologist forecast a 20 percent chance of rain, so Sharmila took her umbrella to work. On Friday, he reported an 80 percent chance than it would not rain, so Sharmila left her umbrella at home. Sharmila’s behavior illustrates the impact of:

Athe representative heuristic

Boverconfidence

Cthe framing effect

Dthe belief perseverance phenomenon

Correct answer

C. the framing effect

Explanation

The correct answer is the framing effect.

2517PsychologyMedium

The charge that exists across the nerve cell membrane is result of differing:

Aamounts of DNA and RNA

Bconcentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane

Ctypes of neurons inside and outside the nerve cell membrane.

Dtypes of neurotransmitters on either side of the nerve cell membrane

Correct answer

B. concentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane

Explanation

The correct answer is concentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane.

2518PsychologyMedium

Some topics in psychology are difficult to study because:

Aof a lack interest in human behavior.

Bof ethical considerations

Cadvanced technology that measures brain waves is not available.

Dthey overlap with other fields, such as law and business.

Correct answer

B. of ethical considerations

Explanation

The correct answer is of ethical considerations.

2519PsychologyMedium

A man who explaining an individual’s aggressiveness, Skinner would look for:

Aenvironmental factors that could promote aggression

Binstinctual explanations

Cfeelings of repressed hostility

Dearly learning experiences and reinforcement history

Correct answer

D. early learning experiences and reinforcement history

Explanation

The correct answer is early learning experiences and reinforcement history.

2520PsychologyMedium

Which area of brain are closely connected to hunger, eating and satiation?

Ahypothalamus

Bhippocampus

Cthalamus

Dmedulla oblongata

Correct answer

A. hypothalamus

Explanation

The correct answer is hypothalamus.

Which of the following statements relating to the stages in Freud’s psychogenetic model of development matches up with Freud’s suggestions?Which of the following statements relating to the stages in Freud’s psychogenetic model of development matches up with Freud’s suggestions?

AFixation at the anal stage results in children deriving pleasure in adulthood from activities such as overeating, smoking, drinking and kissing

BDuring the latency period sexual impulses are rechanneled into activities such as sport, learning and social activities

CAt an early oral stage children usually start to explore their environment but experience control and discipline from their parents

DAt the genital stage children discover pleasure from touching their genitals

Correct answer

B. During the latency period sexual impulses are rechanneled into activities such as sport, learning and social activities

Explanation

The correct answer is During the latency period sexual impulses are rechanneled into activities such as sport, learning and social activities.

The charge that exists across the nerve cell membrane is result of differing:

Aamounts of DNA and RNA

Bconcentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane

Ctypes of neurons inside and outside the nerve cell membrane.

Dtypes of neurotransmitters on either side of the nerve cell membrane

Correct answer

B. concentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane

Explanation

The correct answer is concentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane.

A man who explaining an individual’s aggressiveness, Skinner would look for:

Aenvironmental factors that could promote aggression

Binstinctual explanations

Cfeelings of repressed hostility

Dearly learning experiences and reinforcement history

Correct answer

D. early learning experiences and reinforcement history

Explanation

The correct answer is early learning experiences and reinforcement history.