Which research method runs the greatest risk of collecting evidence that may be unrepresentative of what is generally true?

A) naturalistic observation
B) the case study
C) experimentation
D) the survey

Humans share what percentage of their DNA with their closest genetic relative, the chimpanzee?

A) 10
B) 25
C) 68
D) 99

Brad has been in a state of incessant worry for almost half a year now.He has trouble sleeping and breathing.Dr.Simons, a psychiatrist, asks Brad detailed questions about his symptoms and medical history.Brad tells Dr.Simons that he cannot stop worrying and is constantly nervous.Brad also complains of muscular tension and stomach problems.After conducting a quick examination of Brad's symptoms, Dr.Simons discovers that Brad's incessant worry does not have a particular cause, and it has taken a physical toll on Brad's health.Which of the following disorders is Dr.Simons most likely to diagnose Brad with?

A) generalized anxiety disorder
B) schizophrenia
C) bipolar disorder
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

Noncompliance with instructions received from physicians

A) accounts for the vast majority of serious illnesses in our society.
B) may be due to the patients' failure to understand the instructions.
C) is generally caused by lack of confidence in the medical delivery system.
D) is not a major factor in the medical care system.

Children who are conflicted and exhibit both anger and anxiety,have low self-esteem,show compliance with authorities (though perhaps a lack of self-regulation) ,and display poor social skills are likely receiving what type of parenting?

A) Neglecting-uninvolved
B) Authoritative
C) Authoritarian
D) Child-centered

Melzack and Wall (1965) proposed the _____ theory of pain that emphasized the role of higher brain processes in controlling the experience of pain.

A) causalgia pain
B) endogenous pain
C) gate control
D) regulatory

Gordon is walking down his street, sees an angry dog running toward him, and begins to run in the opposite direction. In addition to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, he would also display an increase in which glucocorticoid hormone?

A) serotonin
B) estrogen
C) progesterone
D) cortisol

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic styles of temperament described by Thomas and Chess?

A) slow-to-warm-up
B) anxious
C) difficult
D) easy

When children have school-based education programs that teach them to recognize inappropriate touches, the children are more likely to ______.

A) ask peers how to stop sexual abuse
B) report sexual abuse to teachers and other adults
C) avoid discussing sexual abuse with teachers
D) blame sexual abuse on teachers and other adults