Although the human cerebral cortex performs many higher order cognitive functions,
a. its volume is similar to the cortex of cats and dogs
b. its functions are quite different from the functions performed by the cortex of other mammals.
c. it makes up nearly the entire volume of the cerebral hemisphere.
d. it makes up only a thin layer of tissue covering the cerebral hemispheres.
d
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a. can be experienced as either positive or negative. b. compromises the body's immune system. c. cannot be treated and thus escalates. d. promotes an illusion of invulnerability to disease.
A middle-aged relative claims that he has "photographic memory." Based on the research, you can tell him that
a. this type of memory ability is actually quite rare in adults. b. he is more likely to have eidetic imagery. c. this type of memory ability is actually not at all rare in adults. d. if he has photographic memory, he probably lacks iconic memory.
According to Vygotsky, children learn best if the instruction they are provided is ______________
a. within the zone of proximal development b. concrete in nature c. a good fit with their learning style d. developed by an educational specialist
Girls tend to use physical appearance when determining their global self-esteem. Because girls tend to view their physical appearance ____
a. positively, their global self-esteem is quite high throughout adolescence b. negatively, their global self-esteem is lower than boys' during adolescence c. neutrally, their global self-esteem is variable throughout adolescence d. Negatively, their global self-esteem is very high during adolescence