Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is FALSE?
a. Its messages stimulate only a limited number of cells at a time.
b. It relays information through chemical messengers called hormones.
c. It communicates its messages at a slower speed than the nervous system.
d. It plays an important role in the body's response to stressful situations.
a
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The sympathetic nervous system is to ____ as the parasympathetic nervous system is to ____
a. fight; flight b. emergencies; relaxation c. assertiveness; aggressiveness d. striated muscles; smooth muscles
Mark often goes to great lengths to avoid situations in which he might look foolish and embarrass himself. He won't try out for the school play and avoids speaking in front of groups whenever possible. A psychologist might identify Mark as suffering from
A. loneliness. B. low self-esteem. C. poor social skills. D. poor cognitive development.
The step of changing a procedure to a protocol involves
a. Going from a logical plan to a practical one b. Reviewing the literature c. Analyzing the data d. Explaining results
What is infant directed speech?
a. Babies learning to babble and coo b. Caregivers echoing backinfant babbling and cooing c. A toddler's first attempts at speech d. High pitched sing songy speech