Laurie is just starting seventh grade, where she will face many new cognitive and social challenges. As she looks over her tough schedule of classes for the term, what is happening to the white matter in her brain?
a. pruning
b. myelination
c. synaptogenesis
d. lateralization
Answer: b. myelination
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Which type of research employed a "train on perception, test on perception" method to demonstrate imagery/perception overlap?
A. Paired-associate learning B. Method of loci C. Multivoxel pattern analysis D. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
The extent to which classroom and school practices are suited to psychological changes in early childhood is ________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
After eating grape lollipops, you and a friend notice your tongues have turned blue. With the change in color, it is easy to notice that there are many more papillae on your friend's tongue. Who is more likely to be a supertaster?
a. You are, because you have fewer, and therefore more distinct, papillae. b. Your friend is, because she has many more papillae to taste with. c. You are, because less dye stuck to your tongue allowing you taste more. d. It could be either of you because super tasting is unrelated to the number of papillae.
In which situation is the reliability of an observation likely to be greatest?
a) The ratings require inference. b) A series of self-observations are used. c) The observation depends on experience. d) Explicit definitions of the observed behavior are used.