The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that
A) this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting.
B) seasonal affective disorder is a unique entity that should not be categorized with other forms of
unipolar depression.
C) this is a not a real form of depression as any response to light is merely a placebo effect.
D) changes in circadian rhythms underlie most forms of depression.
A
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Many parents worry that their children will be lured into negative and unhealthy behaviors if they give in to peer pressure. What does research suggest about these fears?
a. These fears have no merit, as peer pressure very rarely influences the actions of adolescents. b. These fears are only valid in Europe, where teenagers tend to be more reckless than in the United States of America. c. These fears are valid for girls, but not for boys. Research suggests that girls "cave" more easily to the demands of peer pressure, while boys are more able to resist peer pressure. d. These fears are well-founded, as teenagers of the same friendship group usually indulge in similar risky behaviors.
Which part of the world do population experts call "the infertility belt"?
South America Northern Europe East Asia Central Africa