Language is termed productive if it

a. allows for communication of thoughts and ideas.
b. is capable of generating new ideas and possibilities.
c. increases one's adaptation to a changing environment.
d. provides a set of rules for making sounds into words and words into sentences.


B

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A) thinking patterns. B) behaviors. C) life-styles. D) habits.

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How are bonding and attachment different?

a. Bonding happens in animals, and attachment happens in humans. b. Bonding happens with mothers, while attachment happens with mothers or fathers. c. Bonding is the parent's tie to the infant, whereas attachment is the infant's tie to the caregiver. d. The environment primarily influences bonding, while attachment is influenced primarily by genetics. e. They are not different; they are alternate terms for the same concept.

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Why does the loss of myelin disrupt a neuron's ability to transmit signals?

A. Nerve cells lose their cushioning. B. Nerve cells lose their insulation. C. Nerve cells can longer receive nourishment. D. Nerve cells can no longer elongate.

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Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder have recurrent and persistent thoughts or images that are often dreamlike and appealing

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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