Information processing that begins with raw sensory data and finishes with analysis in the brain is called _____.
A. top-down
B. bottom-up
C. horizontal
D. higher-order
Answer: B. bottom-up
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a. Bereavement b. Grief c. Mourning d. Ache
Olive's son Jarrod is 12 months old. Olive is very timid and she is terrified that Jarrod might
fall down the stairs. Therefore, Olive keeps Jarrod in the playpen unless he is in his crib or highchair. Which of the following statementsconcerning Jarrod's motor development would be supported by dynamic systems theory? a. Olive is correct. Keep Jarrod in the playpen to avoid accidents. b. Olive is correct. Only the genetic plan is necessary for motor development. c. Olive should allow Jarrod opportunities for motor development outside of the playpen as experience is necessary for motor development. d. Olive has greatly inhibited Jarrod's physical development as experience is the only essential factor in motor development.
Dr. Hammouda surveyed the graduating class of a small private university. One of his findings was that over 50 percent of the graduating class expected to receive a salary of at least $100,000 a year within 5 years of graduation. Dr
Hammouda knows that the actual percentage of recent graduates attaining that level of salary is much lower than 50 percent. The students are displaying ________. a) realistic pessimism b) self-evaluation maintenance c) unrealistic optimism d) the below average effect
When considering memory and sleep, which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between them?
a. Improving your memory will help you sleep better. b. Sleep helps to consolidate and strengthen memory. c. Studying directly before going to bed will disrupt sleep patterns. d. There is no relationship between memory and sleep.