Researchers believe that the greatest incidence of miscarriage occurs during which period?

Why is it thought that children with a difficult temperament are more likely to end up showing life-course-persistent antisocial behavior?

a. They have a certain defective gene. b. They have grown up under adverse circumstances. c. They evoke maladaptive reactions from their parents. d. Their brains are unable to form new neural pathways.

Bonnie's mother keeps trying to fix her up with Carlton, an engineer at her architectural firm. Bonnie's reply, "Mom, why would I ever go out with an engineer?

They are geeky, wear white shirts, and have pocket protectors. Fix him up with someone else." Judging Carlton based on these stereotypes is an example of _________. a. discrimination b. prejudice c. realistic conflict theory d. social learning