Which of these brain changes is most likely to be observed in adolescence?
development of the sensory areas of the cortex
increase in overall brain metabolism
myelination in the frontal lobe of the cortex
a steady rise in synaptic connections until early adulthood
Myelination in the frontal lobe of the cortex
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Reverse counterbalancing involves which one of the following procedures?
a. randomly assigning subjects to treatment blocks b. presenting each condition once before any condition is repeated c. presenting the condition in order the first time and then in reverse order d. presenting the conditions in reverse order the first time and then in order the next time.
The principle(s) that prevent(s) the release of personal data without the consent of participants is (are):
a. voluntary participation. b. confidentiality. c. anonymity. d. confidentiality and anonymity.
Learning to "buckle up" to avoid the annoying car alarm that results if you don't fasten your seatbelt is an example of negative reinforcement at work
a. true b. false
Imprinting must occur during a specific time period for it to develop at all, as demonstrated by Konrad Lorenz with the geese. This time period is known as a:
a. sensitive period. c. learning period. b. maturational period. d. critical period.