Why is fMRI not typically used on toddlers?

What will be an ideal response?


This procedure records brain activity in real-time. In order to do this, one must hold completely still under the magnetic field. It is very difficult to get a toddler to do this if they are not asleep while the procedure is taking place.

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Alma and Vera are sisters in late middle age. They wish to exert some control over the end-of-life care they will receive. Alma creates a directive giving instructions to family members, friends, and medical personnel. Vera appoints her eldest daughter to make decisions for her when the time comes. Which statement is true?

A. Alma is using a living will. Vera is using a health care proxy. B. Alma is using a health care proxy. Vera is using a living will. C. Both sisters are using a living will. D. Both sisters are using a health care proxy.

Psychology

Summarize Erik Erikson's theory of personality development revolving around psychosocial crises (childhood portion)

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the article Going to Potabout adolescent drug use, research on the D.A.R.E. drug prevention

program has found it to be _____________ effective at preventing drug use. (a) extremely (b) moderately (c) somewhat (d) not at all

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_______ refers to when a test that predicts outcomes, such as grades or occupational success, better in one group than in another.

a. Deviation IQ b. Confirmation bias c. Test bias d. Interrater reliability

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