________ occurs when neurons that are seldom stimulated lose their connective fibers.
A. Lateralization
B. Synaptic pruning
C. Cerebral dominance
D. Cortical overproduction
Answer: B
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A) hormones. B) neurotransmitters. C) interneurons. D) glial cells.
Confrontation, compromise, and withdrawal are all forms of defensive coping
a. True b. False
Kelly and Mark are the parents of a new baby named Lola and are wondering whether Lola will attach to them. A developmental psychologist explains to them that if Lola is a typical baby, she will
a. attach to both Kelly and Mark. b. attach only to Mark. c. attach only to Kelly. d. not attach to either Kelly or Mark.
Imagine a study was done in 1930, before the APA enacted ethical guidelines and before IRB committees were common. If that study were unethical but highly interesting in terms of the results, should textbooks still talk about the study and what we learned from it? Does continuing to talk about the study disrespect the participants, or does learning from it mean that at least we are attempting to get some good from the bad that already occurred?
What will be an ideal response?