An infant responds less and less to a repeated sound, but increases its response to a slightly changed sound. What term applies to this increase of response?
a. Accommodation
b. Habituation
c. Dishabituation
d. Desensitization
c
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After Winston has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, his doctor would be most likely to suggest that he begin a treatment involving a. statins
b. implanting a neurostimulator to act as a brain pacemaker. c. the injection of amyloids into the affected area of his brain. d. thioridazine.
One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers
a. narcissistic b. antisocial c. obsessive-compulsive d. schizotypal
A frequently prescribed medication for managing one's attention problems is
A) Lithium. B) Prozac. C) Ritalin. D) Thorazine.
According to Erik Erikson, children who can choose behaviors and goals that they enjoy and society values have achieved
a) trust. b) industry. c) initiative. d) autonomy.