At the mall you overhear several 16-year-olds talk about how a friend is having a big party with alcohol when their parents are gone for the weekend. You marvel at their immaturity and wonder how anyone could be that "stupid." What part of the adolescent's brain is still not fully developed and would account for making decisions and planning?
A. reticular formation
B. prefrontal cortex
C. cerebellum
D. hypothalamus
Answer: B
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A. retrieval cues B. nodes C. scripts D. schemas
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Compared to learning by rote, discovery learning
a. produces a better understanding of new problems. b. occurs more rapidly. c. requires less reinforcement. d. involves the observation and practice of new skills.
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A. phonemic restoration B. formant formation C. coarticulation D. the McGurk effect