Newly discovered research on adolescents and emerging adults suggests growth in the __________ contributes to development of higher-order functions such as understanding of humor, social skills, and decision making

a) cerebellum
b) hippocampus
c) occipital lobe
d) amygdala


Answer: a

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a. ?natural selection b. ?variability hypothesis c. ?the survival of the fittest d. ?sexual selection e. ?emotional expression

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a. the process of modifying existing schema to better fit a new schema. b. knowing an object continues to exist even after it has left your sensory range. c. thinking that everyone else possesses the same experiences as you. d. using scientific logic to solve all problems.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. universities b. consulting firms c. the private industry d. the public sector

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