Derek Is Working on a Thesis on the Changes in Social

question 40

Multiple Choice

Derek is working on a thesis on the changes in social behavior in the context of finding partners. An important part of his study concerns the various practices followed by males and females over the course of generations and how they have gradually transformed into our current social norms. Derek can be called a(n) _______ psychologist.

• A)personality
• B)developmental
• C)clinical
• D)evolutionary

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Definitions:

Serous Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities, secreting a fluid that lubricates membrane surfaces.

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Myometrium

The smooth muscle layer of the uterus, which expands during pregnancy and contracts during labor.

Serous Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, producing a serum-like fluid to lubricate and reduce friction between internal organs.