Do Psychological Differences Between Men and Women Result from Biological

question 13

Multiple Choice

Do psychological differences between men and women result from biological influences or social influences? This question most clearly involves a debate over the issue of

• A) conscious and unconscious thought.
• B) observation and introspection.
• C) behavior and mental processes.
• D) nature and nurture.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes on a roughly 24-hour schedule.

Bright Light

Intense illumination, often used therapeutically to treat seasonal affective disorder or to adjust circadian rhythms.

Circadian Rhythm

An innate, internal method that arranges the sequence of sleep and wakefulness, occurring approximately every 24 hours.

Hypnagogic Sensations

Experiences occurring at the onset of sleep, including visual, auditory, or physical sensations that can seem vividly real.