____, individuals become more capable of focusing their attention on relevant information and disregarding what is irrelevant
a. In early childhood
b. In middle childhood
c. In early teenage years
d. In late teenage years
Answer: B
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Mirror boxes that create the illusion a phantom limb has been restored are used to:
A) eliminate phantom limb syndrome by demonstrating to patients that it is just a mindbug. B) eliminate phantom limb syndrome by creating a virtual limb with the same functions. C) reduce pain associated with phantom limb syndrome. D) rewire the brain to disconnect cortical areas once used to control the phantom limb.
Which of the following provides the best evidence that reinforcers do not simply strengthen behavior?
a. guinea pigs learned to turn their heads in a different direction when the behavior-reinforcercontingency was changed b. cats made fewer errors after repeated escapes from a problem box c. rats trained with bran mash made more errors in a maze when their reinforcer was switched to sunflower seeds d. pigeons will peck at a key even when doing so results in a loss of food
Brain efficiency is due, in large part, to myelination
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Theo works at a fast food restaurant. His boss has asked Theo if he is willing to take more shifts. If Theo decides to take on the extra work he will be trying to juggle 20 hours of part-time work and full-time high school. According to research, if Theo is a typical adolescent, what might we conclude about the potential effects of the increased hours?
a. A drop in grades b. Higher attendance at school c. More time spent doing homework d. Positive psychological effects on self-esteem