_______________ reduces the "noise" in the brain so that the loss of connections between neurons is actually an important part of the maturation of the brain
A) Synaptogenesis
B) Myelination
C) Growth of glial cells
D) Synaptic pruning
D) Synaptic pruning
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A) Acute stress disorder B) Dissociative identity disorder C) Somatoform disorder D) Bipolar disorder E) Select
The action potential is directly created when ____
a. ?vesicles in the axon release neurotransmitters b. ?myelin is produced by the cell body c. ?sodium (Na+) ions flood into the axon d. ?DNA is released into the synapse
Stuart possesses a strong gender schema and exhibits very consistent gender-typical behaviors. We can refer to Stuart as
a. gender-typical. c. gender-aschematic. b. sexist. d. gender-schematic.
Which of the following individuals illustrates a person who is closer to the peak of their reaction range?
a. Samir was born with a potential IQ of 145 (gifted IQ), was raised in an educationally enriching environment, and is a highly motivated learner. Correct. Reaction range proposes that genetics establish limits, whereas one's environment places them on that scale. This means that Samir was born with a potential of an IQ of 145 and he is living within an environment that allows him to reach his fullest potential. b. Joseppi, who was born with a potential IQ of 145 (gifted IQ), was raised in an educationally deprived environment and is an unmotivated learner. Incorrect. Joseppi has the genetic potential; however, his environment is limiting. c. Susan was born with the potential IQ of 80 (below average IQ), was raised in an educationally deprived environment and is an unmotivated learner. d. Iman, who was born with the potential IQ of 80 (below average IQ), was raised in an educationally enriching environment and is an unmotivated learner who makes little progress.