The elimination of neurons as the result of nonuse or lack of stimulation is called __________
a) independence of systems
b) synaptic pruning
c) myelination
d) hierarchical integration
Answer: b
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Alex just bought a car last month and it is already having major mechanical problems. In which of the following cases is Alex least likely to experience cognitive dissonance?
a. He bought the car against his friends' advice, and spent a lot of money on it. b. He bought the car against his friends' advice, but it was cheap. c. His friends supported his car purchase even though he spent a lot of money on it. d. His friends supported his car purchase, and it was cheap.
During what period of time would a behavior disorder most likely be treated with the surgical method called trephining?
a. The Stone Age b. Biblical times c. The Golden Age of Greece d. The 19th and 20th centuries
A growing number of researchers regard the question of how much heredity and environment each contribute to differences among people as __________
A) unanswerable B) answered mainly by DNA C) unimportant D) answered easily with kinship studies
At least one study found that ________ of the sampled mental health professionals believed criminal profiling was scientifically reliable and valid
A. 75% B. more than 50% C. less than 25% D. none