People sometimes talk about being "right-brained" or "left-brained." What is the scientific term for the idea that the left and right halves of the brain handle different cognitive tasks?
A. partial neural systems
B. localization of function
C. lateralization of function
D. full neural systems
Answer: C
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Which of the following is representative of Sir Francis Galton's perspective on intelligence?
A) Galton believed that intelligence was determined 50% by environment and 50% by genes. B) Galton placed a lot of stock in heredity and believed that genes significantly influenced intelligence. C) Galton was an environmentalist and believed that social factors significantly influenced intelligence. D) Galton believed that intelligence was a trait that changed significantly over time.
The obedience research conducted by Stanley Milgram is one of the most famous psychological studies ever conducted. Explain, in detail, the method that Milgram used in the basic version of his study. What were the results?
What will be an ideal response?
Studies of observational learning demonstrate that
a. nonhuman species cannot learn by imitation. b. learning can occur in the absence of personal experience. c. television viewing has more influence on behavior than direct observation of live events. d. people learn antisocial behaviors (but not prosocial behaviors) through observation. e. reward has a greater influence on our behavior than does punishment.
Anna is trying to lose weight. Which of the following will probably NOT help her?
a. Set ambitious goals that will take an "all out" effort to achieve. b. Keep high-fat, high-calorie foods out of the house. c. Reward herself for keeping weight off as well as losing weight. d. Concentrate on losing small amounts of weight and keeping it off.