According to the ______, when performing a cognitive task, those with high intelligence may exert less neural effort or show smaller changes in brain activation.

A. Flynn effect
B. multiple intelligence theory
C. triarchic theory of intelligence
D. neural efficiency hypothesis


Answer: D

Psychology

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Credibility, attractiveness, and likability all relate to which factor of persuasion?

a) channel b) message c) source d) audience

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The ___________ acknowledges the direct and indirect influences that bind us to one another, such as those that affect a father who has had a bad day at the office and then is short-tempered with his son at home

a. mesosystem c. exosystem b. macrosystem d. chronosystem

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Which of the following statements correctly illustrates the cultural differences in emotional expression for American and Asian children?

a. American elementary-school children are embarrassed by public displays of individual achievement, but show great pride when their entire class is honored for an achievement. b. Asian elementary-school children often show pride at personal achievement, such as getting the highest grade on a test or being chosen student of the month. c. In many Asian countries, outward displays of emotions are discouraged in favor of emotional restraint. d. American preschool children are less like than Chinese preschool children to smile at funny pictures or express disgust after smelling vinegar.

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