Suppose you examine an ultrasound image of a fetus, who is sucking her right thumb. Generalizing from research presented in the text, what is the probability that this fetus will be right-handed at age 15?
a. about 50%
b. about 67%
c. about 85 %
d. about 100%
d
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Which of the following individuals is likely to be at the HIGHEST level of sympathetic arousal?
a. Melissa, who is daydreaming and staring out the window b. Keith, who is concentrating on a lecturer and taking careful notes c. Professor Trong, who is lecturing d. Bill, who is anticipating an exam he will take within the hour and for which he is unprepared
On one particularly stressful day, Darren learns that his girlfriend is leaving him, his mother has been robbed, and the IRS is auditing him. His body reacts with an increased heart rate and increased respiration. Viewing Darren's reaction from a biological perspective, Darren is experiencing ____
a. activation of the sympathetic nervous system b. impaired immune response to stressors c. dysfunctional cognitions regarding the stressors d. pre-existing conditions that predispose him to stress reactions
A person's sense of confidence that he or she can perform behaviors in a specific situation is called
a. self-efficacy. b. effortful control. c. conservation. d. zone of proximal development.
Research has shown that children do not form strong emotional ties to others until around the age of 6 months
Indicate whether the statement is true or false