A first line agent is a proven medication that is typically given first to a patient.

To say that a theory is falsifiable means that

A) evidence is already available that contradicts the theory.
B) one can imagine evidence that would contradict the theory.
C) various scientists disagree on whether the theory is correct.
D) the theory depends on assumptions that are not parsimonious.

Albert was once awoken from his sleep by a white rat that fell on him. Following this incident, he began fearing all furry white objects including white fur coats and white stuffed animals. In this scenario, Albert's fear of all furry white objects is due to _____.

A) systematic desensitization
B) biological preparedness
C) generalization
D) discrimination

Based on a study spanning 26 countries,what traits (positive or negative) are associated with age stereotyping of elderly people across all cultures?

A) Unpatriotic,liberal,and fateful
B) Quick-thinking,witty,and coherent
C) Less active,impulsive,extroverted
D) Uncaring,self-centered,and negligent grandparent

The transmission of what sexually transmitted infection occurs by infusion of contaminated blood by needle sharing or from mother to baby during childbirth or breast-feeding?

A) HIV/AIDS
B) Syphilis
C) Chlamydia
D) Genital herpes

In a biopsychosocial model, the psychological roots of abnormal behavior include

A) deficiencies in neurotransmitters.
B) genetic factors.
C) the social and cultural context in which a behavior occurs.
D) an individual's vulnerability to stress.