Which of the following is not a disadvantage of longitudinal studies?
a. Participants may get better at taking the tests over time.
b. There is the possibility of an age-history confound.
c. There is the possibility of a cohort effect.
d. They can be rather costly.
C
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Which statement concerning the incidence of autism is true?
a. The rates of autism have declined in recent years. b. Autism affects about 1 out of every 10 children. c. The rate of autism is higher in males. d. Most individuals with autism who have normal levels of intelligence are female.
On which type of memory test do adults show the MOST loss of skill with age?
a. short-term memory b. working memory c. procedural memory d. sensory memory
Which of the following is responsible for relaying sensory and motor information to and from the central nervous system?
a. Somatic nervous system b. Autonomic nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system
If the central nucleus of the amygdala were stimulated, a monkey would:
A. show fear toward a snake. B. show fear, even without a snake present. C. not respond fearfully to a snake. D. not show fear, regardless of whether a snake is present or not.