Which of the following brain structures has an important role in regulating food intake?
A. the thalamus
B. the amygdala
C. the hippocampus
D. the hypothalamus
Answer: D
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a. Chronic b. Delayed c. Recovery d. Resilience
The Curtis family is made up of mom and dad, 8-year-old Susan, 5-year-old Grant, and the identical twins Christopher and Carson. In regard to genetic make-up, Christopher is most similar to his:
a. mother c. identical twin b. father d. brother
The parts of the brain that evolved most recently are found in the
a. brain stem. b. limbic system. c. cerebellum. d. cerebral hemispheres. e. medulla.
Studies examining the correlational stability of IQ suggest that
A) after age 6, IQ scores become more stable. B) IQ scores are not stable until adolescence. C) IQ scores fluctuate widely throughout the school years. D) preschool IQs are good predictors of school-age scores.