The ability to plan, set priorities, suppress impulses, and weigh consequences is weak in adolescence because the __________ is the last part to mature.
A) amygdala
B) brain stem
C) hypothalamus
D) prefrontal cortex
Ans: D) prefrontal cortex
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a. preparedness in the objects he uses for compulsive behavior b. abnormally low levels of metabolism in the locus ceruleus c. an excess of the neurotransmitter serotonin d. increased metabolic activity in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere
What stage emphasizes that children were unable yet to perform mental operations?
a. sensorimotor b. preoperational c. concrete operational d. formal operational
Which of the following descriptions indicates a task-oriented approach to job analysis?
a. A driver who can operate a forklift in small spaces and drive a cement mixer b. An experienced part-time nanny who loves young, energetic children c. A motivated and ambitious individual who wants to earn money from home d. A pet sitter who is familiar with the feeding habits of reptiles and spiders
Non-pharmacological treatments for depression that are mentioned in your book include:
a. Adjusting the circadian rhythm b. Blocking REM sleep c. Phototherapy d. All of the above