The first major ____________________ of the brain occurs during the fourth and fifth months of prenatal development, when neurons proliferate
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
growth spurt
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Because psychology is considered a "soft" science when compared to disciplines like biology, chemistry, and physics, psychological research does not need to pay
attention to the same rules of the scientific methods as those other disciplines. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements is supported by research on computers and academic learning?
A) Most U.S. low-SES families with school-age children and adolescents do not have computers or Internet access. B) Children who use word processing products tend to struggle with spelling and grammar, because they worry less about making mistakes. C) Computer-written word processing products tend to be shorter and of lesser quality than handwritten products. D) The more low-SES middle-school students use the Internet for personal information gathering, the better their reading achievement.
The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and dreaming
a. medulla b. pons c. thalamus d. cerebellum
Your best friend has recently had a 9.5-pound baby after a long and exhausting labor. She tells you that during labor, her doctor performed an episiotomy to help ease the birth process. During this procedure, __________.
A. an incision is made to make the vaginal opening larger to prevent tearing B. the fetus is delivered surgically C. amniotic fluid is extracted so that genetic testing can be done D. the mother receives an epidural