What is true regarding the human brain at age 2 when compared to the brain at birth?

There are 50% fewer neurons at age 2.
The number of neurons has not changed.
There are 50% fewer neurons at age 2.
There is no way to determine what changes have occurred.


There are 50% fewer neurons at age 2.

Psychology

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During Witmer’s time, what were the prevailing attitudes toward applied psychology?

a. First came rigorous, scientific training; second came the attempt to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems. b. First came the attempt to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems; second came rigorous, scientific training. c. First came a deep philosophical inquiry into psychology; second came the attempt to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems. d. First came the attempt to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems; second came a deep philosophical inquiry into psychology.

Psychology

The principal psychoactive agent in cannabis was isolated in _________

a. 1821 b. 1922 c. 1944 d. 1964

Psychology

Santiago, a student, is introduced to smoking cigarettes by his friends. After smoking a cigarette for the first time, he experiences an immense high of nicotine. However, after two months of smoking, he is able to experience the same high only after smoking six cigarettes. Which of the following best explains Santiago's need to smoke an increased number of cigarettes to get the same effect?

A. dopamine dependence B. revocation C. withdrawal D. tolerance

Psychology

. What are norm-referenced tests?

A. tests that are used to create norms for reference purposes B. tests interpreted by comparing one test taker’s score with the scores of other test takers C. tests developed on the assumption that each individual is unique D. tests that contain subjective questions requiring test takers’ answers to be compared

Psychology