The occipital lobe would be considered __________ to the parietal lobe.
A. dorsal
B. ventral
C. rostral
D. caudal
Answer: D
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A. is simply a product of brain maturation B. only occurs when infants grow up with mirrors in their environment C. may occur earlier in cultures that prize individuality D. may occur later in cultures that punish children for being selfish
Which of the following describes a lobotomy?
A. a surgical procedure in which one hemisphere of the brain is removed B. a surgical procedure that is usually performed early in life to preclude the development of socially unacceptable behavior C. a surgical procedure that was rarely performed in the United States D. a surgical procedure in which the prefrontal area of the brain is disconnected from the rest of the brain
Within the forebrain, the structure that plays a key role in the release of hormones by the pituitary gland is the:
a. thalamus b. reticular formation c. substantia nigra d. hypothalamus
Presented as a continuum, which Big Five personality factor ranges from independent to conforming?
A) conscientiousness B) openness to experience C) agreeableness D) extraversion