Research by Petersen and colleagues involved PET scans and strings of familiar and

unfamiliar letters. Meaningful strings were associated with activation of the primary
visual cortex and a particular region of

a. the visual association cortex.
b. Broca's area.
c. Wernicke's area.
d. the insular cortex.
e. the motor cortex.


a. the visual association cortex.

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For infants and toddlers, regulation of behavior might best be labeled co-regulation since children and their caregivers jointly manage behavior. These joint efforts usually revolve around

a. societal demands. c. demands for competent action. b. demands for appropriate behavior. d. caregiving demands.

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What is the categorical self?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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