What most characterizes early brain development in toddlerhood is ________________________
a. the formation of the cerebral cortex
b. the steep increase in synaptic density
c. activity in the amygdala
d. the production of new brain cells
Answer: B
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a. ?sensations b. ?feelings c. ?emotions d. ?the tridimensional theory of feelings e. ?apperception
Research exploring the relationship between genetics and eating disorders suggests that ____
a. there is a strong genetic link for eating disorders b. there is a strong genetic link for anorexia and bulimia, but not for other eating disorders c. there is only a weak link between genetics and eating disorders d. although there is strong support for a connection between genetic and biological factors with eating disorders, more research is needed to determine the relationship
Research on college student suicide indicates that ____
a. More than 50% of college students report suicidal thoughts b. money problems is the most common factor contributing to suicidal ideation and behavior among college students c. social stigmas associated with suicide does not exist among college students d. almost all graduate students who seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months confided in someone
The main cause of infant mortality in the first year is
a. parental physical abuse. b. congenital defects of the heart. c. traumas during delivery. d. sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).