The celebral cortex is the covering layer of the
A) brainstem
B) corpus callosum
C) hippocampus
D) cerebrum
Ans: D) cerebrum
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a. ABSS b. TAT c. MSAT d. FSS
Many behavior geneticists endorse the idea that the environment and temperament traits are mutually influential. The theoretical model which uses this idea is the:
a. interactional temperament model b. instinctive temperament model c. unilateral conditioning model d. temperament and ability model
Erick's father was diagnosed with schizophrenia 20 years ago, before Erick was born. Over the years he has remained relatively stable, with only a few short relapses where his behavior was clearly maladaptive. Erick is concerned that he is at great risk of developing schizophrenia. Of the following, what's the most accurate advice you can give to him?
A. You're right to worry, because the genetic risk of schizophrenia outweighs any effects of the environment. B. Having a parent with schizophrenia doesn't matter as long as your environment is supportive and stress-free. C. Having a parent with schizophrenia doesn't raise your risk of schizophrenia enough for you to worry about it. D. Having a parent with schizophrenia means you're more at risk than someone who doesn't have a parent with schizophrenia.
Compared to the human brain, the cortex of lower animals
a. is small and smooth. b. is twisted and folded. c. is extremely corticalized. d. contains 90 percent of the neurons in the central nervous system.