A study of London taxicab driver brains revealed that
a. The entire hippocampus is larger than in other people
b. all of the spatial areas in the brain are larger than in other people
c. the posterior portion of the hippocampus was larger than in other people
d. none of the above
c. the posterior portion of the hippocampus was larger than in other people
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Megan suffers from a phobia of kittens and cats. Even though she consciously understands that she does not have to be afraid of such small creatures, she still exhibits nervousness as she watches her daughter petting a neighbor's gentle cat. Which part of the limbic system causes this fear response that Megan does not understand?
a. hippocampus b. thalamus c. hypothalamus d. amygdala
Regarding the hierarchy of human needs, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Higher or more fragile needs are expressed only after we satisfy our physiological needs. b. Needs for esteem and self-esteem are considered to be meta-needs. c. Love and belonging needs are considered to be basic needs. d. All of the basic needs are also considered deficiency motives.
Which of the following is an emerging trend in community psychology identified in Chapter 14?
a. prevention and promotion programs b. awareness of global diversity c. empowerment d. empirical grounding
Due to the recession between 2007 and 2009, the federal and state budgets tightened, forcing reevaluation of "tough on crime policies" leading to alternative programs to reduce repeat offence. These alternatives have included
A. diversionary, community-based treatment programs. B. educational and re-entry programs for inmates. C. substance abuse and mental health treatment programs for inmates. D. All of these are correct.