Studies of the infant brain show signs of what scientists call synaptic pruning. What occurs during this process?
a. The brain creates additional neural connections by removing parts of the surrounding bone.
b. Unused synaptic connections and nerve cells are cleared out to make way for new cells.
c. New cells work to "rewrite" old cells and ultimately change their functioning.
d. New cells will not develop until the body makes sufficient physical space within the brain.
b
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a. Henri: "In the previous century, the approaches used to differ on many issues, but now they are actually more similar.". b. Christopher: "The different approaches all focus primarily on men, but otherwise, their central beliefs are quite different.". c. Oskar: "The different approaches are based on different theories, but they agree that it's important to work toward feminist goals.". d. Reynaldo: "The different approaches actually have similar theoretical approaches, and they typically have similar strategies for publicizing their beliefs.".
You and a friend are at the hatching of ducklings. The ducklings first notice you and are now trying to follow you. Your friend says, "Don't worry, they'll get over it." Is your friend right or wrong?
A. right, because imprinting is only temporary B. right, because the ducklings will learn that you can't feed them C. wrong, because they won't have other ducks to learn from D. wrong, because imprinting is irreversible
RuPaul has just come to realize that when a boy dresses like a girl, he does not actually become a girl. In cognitive-developmental theory, RuPaul appears to have just acquired
a. basic gender identity. b. gender consistency. c. gender stability. d. gender segregation.
"I want to get good grades so I can get a good job and make lots of money." This individual best illustrates:
A. the instinct theory B. the incentive theory C. intrinsic motivation D. self-actualization needs