The relative influence of genetics versus environment in determining patterns of behavior is called __________
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: heritability
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How do stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, have their effect on ADHD?
a. They stimulate the cerebral cortex. b. They activate the amygdale. c. They stimulate the "executive center" of the brain to control more primitive areas of the brain. d. They minimize the effects of other stimulants, such as caffeine and chocolate.
Affective aggression includes both ______ aggression and ______ aggression.
A. sexual; predatory B. offensive; defensive C. offensive; predatory D. defensive; predatory
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding post-event information and the misinformation effect?
A. The misinformation effect does not occur when people are told explicitly that the post-event information may be incorrect B. Even when participants are told that the post-event information is incorrect, the misinformation effect can still occur. C. Misinformation effects are significantly reduced when post-event information is provided, but only if that information is given within just a few minutes of the initial event. D. The provision of accurate post-event information provided a paradoxical (and as of yet unexplained) increase in the misinformation effect
Brain studies show that adult sociopaths display subtle neurological problems, such as having unusual brain-wave patterns that suggest
a. underarousal of the brain. b. overarousal of the brain. c. a lack of selective attention. d. low levels of acetylcholine.