Current theory and research on ADHD indicates that:
a) The lateral area of the prefrontal cortex is the most significant area of the brain involved in ADHD.
b) Significant reductions in volume of the cerebrum and cerebellum are potentially involved.
c) Delays of up to 7 years in the maturation of the cortex have been related to ADHD.
d) ADHD may be due to an excess of dopamine.
b
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Studies of brain functioning, cognition, and behavior in children with fragile X syndrome reveal that the pathway from genes to behavior __________.
A. involves atypical brain development but not atypical cognitive functioning B. involves atypical aspects of both brain development and cognitive functioning C. is influenced more by the environment than by alterations in brain development D. involves atypical cognitive functioning but not atypical brain development
Research suggests that humans evolved large brains not to better understand the environment around them, but rather to increase the capability for interpersonal relations. This idea is known as ____
a. social brain theory b. relational cortex theory c. the interpersonal brain hypothesis d. the relational brain hypothesis
Individual token reinforcement programs for those with intellectual disabilities are most likely used for
a. language-skill development. b. aggressive behaviors. c. polarized depression. d. academic deficits.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Japanese adults cannot distinguish between the “l” and “r” phonemes. 2. Infants begin to babble speech sounds between 1 and 3 months of age. 3. Deaf babies will not begin to babble until they are taught an alternative means of communication, such as Ameri 4. Babies typically start speaking in single words by 5 months of age. 5. Toddlers usually learn nouns before they learn verbs.