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Justin Wengerter
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Which of the following is NOT a step in making a decision to help?
A) supplying help
B) moving away to observe
C) noticing the distressed person
D) interpreting the situation
A) supplying help
B) moving away to observe
C) noticing the distressed person
D) interpreting the situation
On Jul 31, 2024
B
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What predicts readiness for intimate and committed romantic relationships?
A) imagination development
B) identity development
C) close same-sex friendships
D) family cohesion
A) imagination development
B) identity development
C) close same-sex friendships
D) family cohesion
On Jul 30, 2024
B
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Because they have similar chemical structures, morphine and other opiates are able to lock into receptor sites for __________
A) GABA.
B) serotonin.
C) dopamine.
D) endorphins.
A) GABA.
B) serotonin.
C) dopamine.
D) endorphins.
On Jul 01, 2024
D
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According to Seligman,a(n) ____ explanatory style can prevent learned helplessness.
A) optimistic
B) pessimistic
C) radical
D) cyclical
A) optimistic
B) pessimistic
C) radical
D) cyclical
On Jun 30, 2024
A
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What is an encephalization quotient?
On Jun 01, 2024
The encephalization quotient (EQ) is a measure of brain size relative to the body size of an animal. It is calculated by comparing the actual brain mass of an animal to the expected brain mass for an animal of that size, based on the average relationship between brain and body size among all animals. The EQ is used as a rough estimate of the possible intelligence of an animal, with the idea being that a higher EQ indicates a larger brain than what would be expected for an animal of that size, and potentially more cognitive abilities.
The concept of the encephalization quotient was developed by Harry Jerison in the 1970s. He proposed that a larger brain size relative to body size could be linked to more complex behaviors and cognitive abilities. The EQ is particularly useful when comparing species with very different body sizes.
Humans have the highest known EQ, which is around 7, meaning that the human brain is seven times larger than what would be expected for an animal of our body size. Other animals with high EQs include dolphins and some great apes, which are also considered to be highly intelligent.
It's important to note that while EQ can be suggestive of cognitive potential, it is not a definitive measure of intelligence. Brain structure, the complexity of neural connections, and various other factors also play critical roles in determining an animal's cognitive capabilities. Additionally, EQ does not account for differences in intelligence within a species.
The concept of the encephalization quotient was developed by Harry Jerison in the 1970s. He proposed that a larger brain size relative to body size could be linked to more complex behaviors and cognitive abilities. The EQ is particularly useful when comparing species with very different body sizes.
Humans have the highest known EQ, which is around 7, meaning that the human brain is seven times larger than what would be expected for an animal of our body size. Other animals with high EQs include dolphins and some great apes, which are also considered to be highly intelligent.
It's important to note that while EQ can be suggestive of cognitive potential, it is not a definitive measure of intelligence. Brain structure, the complexity of neural connections, and various other factors also play critical roles in determining an animal's cognitive capabilities. Additionally, EQ does not account for differences in intelligence within a species.
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Robyn has her work friends, her school friends, her running friends, and her drinking friends. She seems to compartmentalize her social life. Based on research, you would expect Robyn to be high in ____.
A) self-esteem
B) self-actualization
C) self-monitoring
D) self-importance
A) self-esteem
B) self-actualization
C) self-monitoring
D) self-importance
On May 31, 2024
C