Characteristics that vary on a continuum among people, such as height, weight, and intelligence, are due to __________ inheritance

A) X-linked
B) polygenic
C) dominant–recessive
D) paternal

Answer: B

Psychology

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The genesis of this theory—cognitive dissonance theory—demonstrates the author's point that many ideas in social psychology are a. best viewed as "common sense." b. the result of dissatisfaction with current theories. c. based on researchers' personal experiences. d. applicable only to the current historical era.

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In order to arrive at a creative solution to a problem, it is often useful to

a. get to the specifics of the problem quickly. b. define the problem as narrowly as possible. c. break mental sets and challenge assumptions. d. discard as many impractical suggestions as quickly as possible.

Psychology