Which cognitive function is typically retained best by the elderly?
a. short-term memory c. vocabulary
b. performance on timed tasks d. spatial ability
C
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What is the group polarization effect?
a. When a minority group presents an idea, members of the majority group offer other ideas. b. A group that starts with an extreme position becomes more moderate after discussion. c. A group leaning one way on an issue moves even further that way after discussion. d. When a group discusses an issue, its members tend to split into opposing groups.
Teratogens are
a. drugs used to treat congenital birth defects. b. genetic mutations that lead to disruptions in development. c. environmental agents that cause disruptions in development. d. chemical substances produced by the placenta to sustain fetal life.
According to your book, the Abecedarian Project students have ______.
A. shown that with the correct environment, autistic children can maintain increased IQ scores indefinitely B. shown maintenance of increased IQ scores for at least 10 years C. obtained higher salaries as adults D. larger working memories
During the 1970s and 1980s, psychologists and physicians argued that __________ was a crucial ingredient for forming a lasting relationship between parent and child
a) Lamaze b) imprinting c) bonding d) nursing