With age, the part of the brain that shrinks the most is the ______

Fill in the blank with correct word


prefrontal cortex

Psychology

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Dr. Kim believes that increases in the frequency of diagnosing dissociative identity disorder have occurred because of iatrogenic effects. Which argument would Dr. Kim most likely use?

a. EEG patterns are consistently different when those diagnosed with the disorder experience different personalities. b. Therapists tend to see the disorder as a way of escaping from unpleasant interpersonal situations. c. Reports of child abuse cannot be influenced by instructions or expectations. d. Most therapists who diagnose the disorder use hypnosis and other memory retrieval methods that rely on suggestion.

Psychology

According to Aaron Beck, depression is often caused by

A) biological or genetic influences. B) a lack of positive reinforcement for one's behavior. C) negative beliefs and expectations. D) poor interpersonal skills.

Psychology

If a researcher depends on census data to select a sample of individuals from a population, which of the following are likely to be underrepresented?

a. people who are housebound c. minorities b. people who work for a living d. people who are hard to reach

Psychology

S. is a young girl who lives in a rural area of a developing country. Her family adheres strongly to the historical traditions of their culture. S. lives in a(n) ______________ culture

a. conservative b. traditional c. archaic d. conventional

Psychology