A longitudinal study (Shaw et al, 2007; 2012) found that children with ADHD were
a. several years further developed in most areas of the brain.
b. behind in development of motor regions of the cortex.
c. delayed in structural maturation in most areas of the brain by about three years.
d. were essentially the same as children without ADHD in brain structure and function.
Answer: c. delayed in structural maturation in most areas of the brain by about three years.
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What will be an ideal response?
The United States __________
A) has a higher infant death rate than Canada B) provides national standards and funding for child care C) spends more public funds on education than Sweden D) spends more public funds on early childhood education than Germany
Identify a true statement about functionalism.
A. It was first suggested by William Wundt in 1879. B. It involved the use of introspection to understand the structure of the mind. C. It was derived from the notion of survival of the fittest. D. It focused on the role of behavior in allowing people to adapt to their environments.
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related to A) inflated self-esteem. B) an insecure attachment. C) poor emotional self-regulation. D) good adjustment.