In an ischemic stroke, neurons die because
a. they lose their glucose supply.
b. they lose their supply of oxygen.
c. excess glutamate causes an excitotoxic lesion.
d. excess dopamine causes an excitotoxic lesion.
e. the blood clot infiltrates the tissue.
Answer: c. excess glutamate causes an excitotoxic lesion.
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a. self-regulation. b. executive function. c. effortful control. d. motor inhibition.
People who are low in self-monitoring are likely to:
a. be inconsistent in their behavior across diverse situations b. show strong consistency in their behavior across diverse situations c. have low self-esteem and low self-confidence d. have high self-esteem and high self-confidence
Which type of thinking is most likely to involve the acceptance of inconsistency and ambiguity?
A. pragmatic thought B. relativistic thinking C. autonomous thought D. dualistic thinking
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What will be an ideal response?