Because the prefrontal cortex is biologically immature during adolescence, adolescents may engage in risky behavior.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: True.
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Describe neural plasticity, and give an example of why it is helpful to a developing infant's brain.
What will be an ideal response?
Research on gender differences in empathy suggests that ____ in accurately understanding the emotional states of others
a. women are quite a bit better b. women are slightly better c. there are no gender differences d. men are quite a bit better
Advertisers direct much advertising toward children and grocery stores place products appealing to children on lower shelves. Why?
a. ?Children are more likely than adults to respond to persuasive arguments emotionally rather than logically. b. ?Children have an instinctive sense of the central route to persuasion. c. ?Children are highly difficult to persuade, necessitating frequent exposure. d. ?Children are more likely than adults to respond to persuasive arguments logically rather than emotionally.
Which type of therapy is designed to bring about direct changes in troublesome thoughts and behavior, without seeking an understanding into the origins of these thoughts and behaviors?
a. directive b. nondirective c. action d. insight