Much of brain development in infancy and childhood consists of forming more
A. connections
B. neurotransmitters
C. neurons
D. ventricles
Answer: A
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The work of Jean-Marc Gaspard Itard (1775–1838) is notable in that ____
a. his orientation toward children was one of care and helping, in contrast to the times b. he was the first documented individual to use behavioral techniques with children c. he was a strong advocate for sending disturbed children to asylums d. he initiated the Massachusetts' Stubborn Child Act
Stimulant medications work by ____
a. paradoxically slowing kids down b. altering neurotransmitter activity in the frontostriatal region of the brain (stimulating areas that are underaroused) c. enhancing mood, which in turn enhances self-esteem and behavioral control d. "convincing" parents and teachers that the medications are working, even when they're not (placebo effect)
Generativity refers to
a. concern for the welfare of others and society as a whole. b. the desire to have children and thereby ensure survival of the species. c. the ability to establish adequate social and financial security. d. active acceptance of aging and the social changes it brings.
An investigation by Ivnik et al. (2000) on the validity of four different approaches to interpreting test data concluded that
a. cutoff scores are essentially worthless. b. cutoff scores can be used instead of more complex indices like difference scores or patterns of scores. c. all approaches to interpreting neuropsychological test data are equally valid. d. the use of cutoff scores is adequate for novices in the field, but experts should rely more heavily upon more complex indices like difference scores or patterns of scores.