The myelin sheath surrounding axons in brain is formed by ________

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Answer: oligodendrocytes or oligodendroglia

Psychology

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Which statement best describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens?

a. Myelination of the temporal lobe results in poor decision-making b. Due to neurotic pruning, the pleasure centers of the brain become "super-charged.". c. Estrogen and testosterone act like "cocaine" in the brain. d. The pleasure areas develop prior to the areas that control behavior.

Psychology

A personality test in which the subject is most likely to be truthful is:

A. a personality inventory. B. a projective test. C. a rating scale. D. a clinical interview.

Psychology

__________ is defined as a set of behaviors representing persistent deficits in communication and social interactions and restricted or fixated interests and repetitive behaviors

a. A learning disorder c. Autism spectrum disorder b. Disruptive behavior disorder d. Communication disorder

Psychology

An advantage of group therapy is that it can __________.

A. provide help to individuals who may be unable to afford individual psychotherapy B. be helpful to individuals who are uncomfortable in social situations C. only be used alone and not in combination with any other form of therapy D. be helpful to those who have difficulty speaking in public

Psychology