The part of the autonomic nervous system
that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal is called the ________ nervous system.
a) central
b) somatic
c) sympathetic
d) parasympathetic
ANS: c
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a. chronic alcohol abuse b. a severe drop in beta-amyloid protein levels. c. cerebral vascular accident. d. repeated head trauma.
Lara examines how genes and experiences combine to influence the diversity of human traits, abilities, and behaviors. What does she study?
A. human life-span development B. neurology C. behavior genetics D. molecular biology
The cognitive-developmental perspective __________
A) focuses on how children acquire ready-made standards of good conduct from adults B) views children as blank slates, eager to “write” information about social rules C) regards children as active thinkers about social rules D) holds that children are prewired with standards of good conduct
Marcy comments that her son is having a hard time shifting from being breastfed to eating a wider array of strained and solid foods. The technical term for this shift is:
a. marasmus b. dietary transition c. dietary assimilation d. weaning