Which best exemplifies the concept of neuroplasticity?
A. The ability to use your arm to draw after the arm was severely broken
B. The development of thicker heart muscles in old age after undertaking an aerobic exercise class
C. The production of large amounts of testosterone during puberty
D. The formation of new brain cell connections as the result of reading a book
Answer: D
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a. cues of touch. b. additional visual cues, such as color, size, and shape. c. waiting long enough to think through an answer. d. hypnosis.
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A) cognitive behavioural B) interpersonal C) couples D) Gestalt
To avoid the danger of stereotyping in analyzing cultural diversity among Americans with regard to death, dying, and bereavement, one must appreciate
a. individuality in particular persons b. differences between various cultural groups c. differences within various cultural groups d. all of these e. none of these