As the Result of a Genetic Mutation, Certain Strains of Mice

question 72

Multiple Choice

As the result of a genetic mutation, certain strains of mice eat so much that their stomachs burst. Which statement provides the most plausible explanation for this?

• A) The mice were unable to taste the food, and therefore, they ate more than a normal amount.
• B) The mice were given strong antibiotics that interfered with normal intestinal flora.
• C) The mechanoreceptors of the mice's stomachs were either absent or not functioning.
• D) The mice were born without proprioceptors.
• E) The mice's chemoreceptors did not detect the presence of food in their stomachs.

Comprehend 'third wave' cognitive-behavioral therapies and their applications.

Understand the impact of cultural norms and barriers on access to therapy for ethnic minorities.

Recognize the importance of balancing general cultural knowledge with individual client needs in therapy for cultural competence.

Analyze the role of client variables in the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

---

Definitions:

Sexual Attachment

A type of emotional bond formed through sexual activity, potentially influencing feelings of closeness and connection between sexual partners.

Jealousy

A complex emotion that typically arises from feelings of insecurity or fear over a perceived loss of affection or preference from a loved one.

Psychosexual Stages

A series of developmental stages proposed by Freud, during which an individual's pleasure-seeking urges are focused on different erogenous zones; these stages include oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital.

Correct Sequence

The arrangement of elements in a particular, often logical or required, order.