Since Nathan was a child, he has always considered himself a terrific singer. Parents and friends have reinforced his perceptions
After trying out for a national singing contest, the judges emphatically said NO! Which of the following concepts best explains why Nathan has a hard time believing the truth?
a. the self
b. self-verification
c. self-concept
d. culture.
b
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Liz is conducting an experiment on emotional recognition as part of her dissertation research. She shows participants a series of faces on a computer screen. Each face is either happy, sad, or neutral. Each face appears for only a fraction of a second, and is then obscured by a complex visual pattern. After the pattern disappears, participants respond as quickly as they can about whether the face was emotional or not. Which part of the brain is most likely responsible for participants' recognition of the face's emotional expression?
A. Cerebellum B. Hypothalamus C. Amygdala D. Cortex
Research has shown that children in preschools with very strong academic orientations tend to be less _____ by the end of their kindergarten year
a. anxious b. creative c. negative toward schooling d. intelligent
A(n) ____ is a neuron that carries commands from the central nervous system to muscles or glands
a. interneuron b. cerebellar neuron c. sensory neuron d. motor neuron
A student researcher comes to you for advice regarding ethical guidelines for her study. Describe four guidelines common in professional ethical codes you think would be important for this student to know
What will be an ideal response?