Synapse formation occurs:
a. only during adolescence.
b. until fluid intelligence begins to decline.
c. in all stages of life as a function of learning.
d. during the first two years of life only.
C
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Tests of Between-Subjects Effects Source Dependent Variable Sum of Squares df Mean Square F Sig. Corrected Model C5 self discipline 1.909(a) 2 .954 1.950 .143 C1 Self efficacy 3.203(b) 2 1.601 4.610 .010 Intercept C5 self discipline 16754.132 1 16754.132 34232.708 .000 C1 Self efficacy 17755.785 1 17755.785 51109.698 .000 university course C5 self discipline 1.909 2 .954 1.950 .143 C1 Self efficacy 3.203 2 1.601 4.610 .010 Error C5 self discipline 529.551 1082 .489 C1 Self efficacy 375.893 1082 .347 Total C5 self discipline 17285.976 1085 C1 Self efficacy 18135.511 1085 Corrected Total C5 self discipline 531.460 1084 C1 Self efficacy 379.095 1084 a R Squared = .004 (Adjusted R Squared = .002) b R Squared = .008 (Adjusted R Squared = .007) Multiple Comparisons Scheffé Dependent Variable (I) university course (J) university course Mean Difference (I-J) Std. Error Sig. C5 self discipline Psychology maths -.035 .0520 .799 drama -.101 .0520 .152 maths psychology .035 .0520 .799 drama -.066 .0520 .444 drama psychology .101 .0520 .152 maths .066 .0520 .444 C1 Self efficacy psychology maths -.094 .0438 .100 drama -.129(*) .0438 .014 maths psychology .094 .0438 .100 drama -.035 .0438 .733 drama psychology .129(*) .0438 .014 maths .035 .0438 .733 Based on observed means. * The mean difference is significant at the .05 lev A. There are differences in personality traits among student on different courses, and the two dimensions distinguish between courses in the same way. B. There are differences in personality traits among student on different courses, but the two dimensions do not distinguish between courses in the same way. C. There are no differences in personality traits among student on different courses. D. Not enough information.