Jon has a binge-eating disorder. A study of his brain indicates that the connections between his lateral hypothalamus and are abnormal, possibly leading him to respond more to learned cues rather than feelings of fullness with regard to his eating behavior
a. nucleus accumbens
b. amygdala
c. thalamus
d. hippocampus
b
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a. a categorical variable. b. a discrete variable. c. a continuous variable. d. a qualitative variable.
In the development of motor skills, such as sitting, standing, and walking, the major force guiding the emergence of these skills seems to be
a. assimilation. b. scaffolding. c. learning. d. maturation.
Which of the following can be an emotional symptom of sleep deprivation?
A. Hyperactivity B. Cheerfulness C. Depression D. Nausea
African American participants at time 1 scored lower on a difficult verbal test than White participants. At time 2, this racial difference disappeared. What did participants experience between time 1 and time 2?
A) A study period to review the material B) Exposure to the achievements of President Obama C) Exposure to examples of famous white people failing at a similar test D) 10 minutes of meditation and self-affirmation E) Self-esteem training