Describe brain lateralization
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Brain lateralization is a process in which some functions are located more in one hemisphere than the other. For
example, the left hemisphere concentrates on verbal competence, such as speaking, reading, thinking, and
reasoning. The right hemisphere concentrates on comprehension of spatial relationships, recognition of patterns
and drawings, music, and emotional expression.
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a. validity c. content-relations b. reliability d. culture-fairness
According to research on cultural variations in dating, which teenager is likely to begin dating later than his or her peers?
A. Frankie, who is Caucasian B. Tia, who is Latina C. Li, who is Asian American D. Alton, who is African American
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder have thoughts that they ________.
A. cannot dismiss, especially positive thoughts that most people cannot disregard B. can dismiss, especially positive thoughts that most people will disregard C. cannot dismiss, especially negative thoughts that most people can disregard D. can dismiss, especially negative thoughts that most people can disregard
According to Kaplan et al. (1993), people find it especially easy and efficient to rely on stereotypes when ________.
A. they are emotionally stable B. they are relaxed and feel energetic C. they are attentive and thoughtful D. they are pressed for time