Liam suffered a brain injury as a result of hitting his head while waterskiing. One of the problems that developed was that Liam could not pronounce certain words correctly for a long period of time until he had extensive speech therapy; he can now speak as he did before his accident. This is an example of the brain's __________, which allowed the structure and function of his brain cells to change to adjust to the trauma.
A. adaptology
B. stagnation
C. neuroplasticity
D. reflex arc
Answer: C
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a. observational learning. b. classical conditioning. c. homeostatic conditioning. d. genetic predispositions.
When looking at the concept of "race," it is important to remember that
a. human groups have intermixed for so many centuries that it is impossible to tell, biologically, to what "race" any given individual belongs. b. the best available evidence suggests that all people descended from the same ancient ancestors in Africa, where darker skin was a protective adaptation to sun exposure near the equator. c. race is an illusion based on superficial physical differences and learned ethnic identities. d. all of these statements are true.
In non-Western cultures, trance and possession are
A. extremely rare. B. never considered a disorder. C. the most common forms of dissociative disorders. D. the rarest forms of dissociative disorders.
Which country has the highest survival rates for breast and prostate cancer in the world?
a. Germany b. United States c. Japan d. England