Ryo is an adolescent and enjoys solving challenging problems. His ability to stay on task without becoming distracted by the sounds around him and his ability to adjust his problem-solving strategies as the problem changes is referred to as __________, which peaks at age __________.
a. cognitive fortitude; 28
b. executive function; 16
c. mental hardiness; 32
d. executive function; 25a
Answer : d. executive function; 25a
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Research on heritability suggests that
A) heritability of personality does not increase over the lifespan. B) genetic factors play only a minimal role in personality. C) heritability of personality increases drastically over the lifespan. D) heritability of intelligence does not increase over the lifespan.
Which pairing of receptor type and action is correct?
A. metabotropic; direct opening of an ion channel B. ionotropic; more time required to open an ion channel C. metabotropic; G-protein activation leads to activation of a second messenger D. metabotropic; second messenger effects are specific to opening ion channels
Difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities fall under the definition of __________
a) speech impairments b) specific learning disorders c) visual impairments d) auditory impairments