Air pollution:
a. is a main cause of death in developing countries.
b. kills more children annually than diarrhea.
c. contributes to respiratory infections, which are responsible for childhood deaths.
d. more strongly affects young girls than boys.
C
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A pilot looks down out of a jet and spots a tiny island in the middle of the vast blue sea. From the perspective of the pilot, what is the figure and what is the (back)ground?
A) The island is the figure, and the sea is the ground. B) The sea is the figure, and the island is the ground. C) The island and sea represent a reversible figure–ground relationship. D) The sea is the figure, and the sky is the ground.
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding brain specialization?
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Your neighbor's infant daughter has epilepsy. They are considering surgery to help with the seizures, but they are worried that permanent brain damage will result. What should you tell them?
A. At that age, the brain is "plastic," so a different part of the brain can likely take over the functioning of the damaged area. B. They should carefully consider this option because any damage will be permanent. C. It will be difficult to tell whether there will be brain damage because infants do not really do much. D. They should proceed with caution because if there is any brain damage in the left hemisphere, their daughter might never learn to speak.